Romanzo Criminale

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Romanzo Criminale French Poster Country Italia France Directed by Michele Placido Release Date 2005 Language Italian Studio Cattleya Studios Aquarius Films Babe Films Warner Bros. Pictures Distributor Warner Bros. Entertainment Italia Main Cast Character Actor Lebanese Pierfrancesco Favino Ice Kim Rossi Stuart Patrizia/Cinzia Anna Mouglalis Commissario Scialoja Stefano Accorsi Black Riccardo Scamarcio

Romanzo Criminale (lit. "Criminal Novel"- the English release kept the original Italian title) is a 2005 Italian crime drama directed by Michele Placido based on the 2002 novel of the same name. The book and movie were inspired by the true story of the Banda della Magliana; a crime syndicate that took over Rome in the 1970s.

The following weapons were used in the film Romanzo Criminale:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 19

Lebanese (Pierfrancesco Favino) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 19.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum
The model seen in the film appears to have the front sight cut off.

Lebanese holds the gun during the kidnapping.

The revolver is seen up close.

Lebanese threatens Terrible with a revolver; it looks like it might be a different revolver than the one previously seen.

Lebanese points the gun at Terrible.

A policeman uses what appears to be another Model 19.

The policeman fires the revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Ice uses an Smith & Wesson Model 36.

Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special

Ice fires the revolver.

Ice drops the revolver on a corpse.

Unknown Revolvers

The Neapolitan (Umberto De Luca) uses an unknown revolver.

The Neapolitan threatens Rat.

Smith & Wesson Model 586

Buffalo uses a Smith & Wesson Model 586 against Dandy.

Smith & Wesson Model 586 - .357 Magnum

Buffalo points his Smith & Wesson Model 586 at Dandy.

Another shot of Buffalo aiming his Smith & Wesson Model 586 at Dandy. (Production still)
Note the grips, sights, and barrel that identified it as a Smith & Wesson Model 586.

Pistols

Walther P38

Black (Riccardo Scamarcio) uses a Walther P38 (a fitting choice since the character is a Nazi sympathizer).

Walther P38 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Black holds the gun during the kidnapping.

Black eliminates a witness with a suppressed P38.

Black executes his target with the P38.

Beretta 92FS

Dandy (Claudio Santamaria) uses what appears to be a Beretta 92FS with pearl grips throughout the film. It is anachronistic since the weapon was introduced in 1984 and those scenes take place between 1978 and 1981.

Beretta 92FS Inox with target sights and pearl grips (US made gun with black controls) - 9x19mm Parabellum

Dandy holds the Beretta pondering what he should do next.

Dandy puts his finger on the trigger; note that the hammer is cocked.

Beretta 92

A policeman uses pistol that appears to be an original Beretta 92.

Beretta 92 - 9x19mm Parabellum

The policeman points the weapon at Buffalo; note the lack of a slide mounted safety.

Beretta 92S

A policeman uses a Beretta 92 with a rounded trigger guard and slide mounted safety; it appears to be a 92S (Or maybe a 92SB)

Beretta 92S - 9x19mm Parabellum

The policeman holds Ice at gunpoint.

Ice uses a Beretta 92S with and without a suppressor.

Ice points the weapon at a gangster; note the heel magazine release and slide mounted safety.

Ice fires the Beretta.

Ice puts the pistol on the table.

Ice holds the gun after shooting Aldo.

Beretta Model 70

Filomena (Eleonora Danco) uses what appears to be a Beretta Model 70.

Beretta Model 70 - .32 ACP

Beretta 84

Black uses an Beretta 84 to assassinate Frenchy.

Beretta 84 - .380 ACP

Black holds the pistol.
Note the size of the pistol and the Beretta-type slide, which implies that it is a Beretta 84.

Black fires the pistol through the car's window.

Beretta M1951

Buffalo uses a suppressed pistol that appears to be a Beretta M1951.

Beretta M1951 - 9x19mm Parabellum

Buffalo fires the pistol.

The pistol is seen on the ground.

Browning Hi-Power

Ice (Kim Rossi Stuart) uses a Browning Hi-Power.

Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm Parabellum

Ice finishes off a rival gangster.

Unknown Pistols

Buffalo's MAC-11 switches to an unknown Beretta 92 variant during the massacre at the club.

Buffalo fires the pistol.

Ricotta (Andrea Ricciardi) uses an unknown pistol fitted with a suppressor.

Ricotta holds the pistol.

Ciro Buffoni (Antonello Fassari) uses an unknown pocket pistol. It's only briefly seen

Ciro holds the pistol in his palm.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500

Buffalo is first seen handling a pump-action shotgun with rifle sights. The pump handle and bolt/ejection port indicate it is a Mossberg 500.

Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 gauge

The stock and sights can be seen in this shot.

Submachine Guns

MAC-11

What appears to be a MAC-11 with the stock removed is used by Buffalo (Francesco Venditi) throughout the film.

RPB M11A1 with no stock - .380 ACP

The weapon is seen on the shelf.

Buffalo shoots the baron's tires during the kidnapping.

Buffalo assembles the weapon.

Buffalo fires the weapon at rival gangsters.

Beretta M12

The Beretta M12 is used by police and gangsters.

Beretta PM12S with stock closed - 9x19mm Parabellum

The policeman to the right holds the gun.

Bright Eye (Giorgio Careccia) holds the gun during the kidnapping.

Gemito (Bruno Conti) keeps the gun hidden under a magazine.

Gemito fires the gun.

The policeman holds the gun; note the large ejection port showing through the top of the reciever, a trademark of the open-bolt tube reciever M12s.

IMI Uzi

A gangster uses an IMI Uzi.

IMI Uzi - 9x19mm Parabellum

The gangster holds the Uzi.

Rifles

Mauser 98 Sporter

A sniper uses an Sporterized Mauser rifle.

Mauser 98 Sporter w/ scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser

For comparison: Mauser 98 Sporter Model B w/ target sights - 7x92x57mm Mauser

The front end of the rifle can be seen in this shot; note the front sight.

The sniper works the bolt.

The rear of the bolt is seen up close.

The sniper holds the gun.

Other

Hidden Arsenal

When Buffalo picks up the Mossberg 500, a couple other weapons can be seen on the shelf, including a MAC-11, revolvers, pistols, and boxes of ammunition.

The weapons can be seen on the shelf.

Unseen gun

Ricotta fires an unknown firearm during the massacre at the club; only the muzzle flashes can be seen. The flashes and sound effects suggest it is an automatic weapon of some sort.

Ricotta fires the weapon out of frame.