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La Commare Secca (1962)

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Plot

In the mysterious shadows beneath a sprawling bridge on Rome's tranquil Tiber River, tragedy strikes as a luckless prostitute meets her untimely end. The city's sinewy veins pulse with suspense as six primary suspects, each with their unique tales and secrets, are drawn into the heart of the investigation. Among them, a desperate purse-snatcher, a debonair ex-thief, a pair of penniless romantics, an impetuous young soldier, and an enigmatic man in clogs, all profess to give their accounts of the events that transpired on that ill-fated night in the serene confines of Paolino Park. Their lives, as diverse as the cobblestones on Rome's ancient streets, become intricately entwined in this web of deceit and suspicion. Each suspect has skeletons hidden in their closets, their narratives shrouded in half-truths and veiled intentions, yet only one harbors the darkness capable of such a horrendous act. As the law closes in, the question looms: Will the true perpetrator slip through the cracks of justice, or will he fall victim to his own deadly game? In "La Commare Secca," murder is just the beginning. Dive into this gripping tale where everyone is a suspect, and each suspect has a story. Sorting the innocent from the guilty becomes a twisted game of truth and lies, where one wrong turn could be a deadly mistake. The city of Rome isn’t just a backdrop; it's a silent witness, holding its breath as the mystery unfolds.

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La Commare Secca is a drama movie featuring Carlotta Barilli and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.

La Commare Secca is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.