The Machine to Kill Bad People explained

The Machine to Kill Bad People
Director:Roberto Rossellini
Producer:Salvo D'Angelo
Starring:Marilyn Buferd
William Tubbs
Clara Bindi
Music:Renzo Rossellini
Cinematography:Enrico Betti Berutto
Tino Santoni
Editing:Jolanda Benvenuti
Studio:Tevere Film
Universalia Film
Runtime:80 minutes
Country:Italy
Language:Italian

The Machine to Kill Bad People (Italian: La Macchina ammazzacattivi) is a 1952 Italian fantasy comedy film directed by Roberto Rossellini and featuring Marilyn Buferd, William Tubbs and Clara Bindi.[1] It is part of the tradition of neorealism of the post-war years.[2] Having helped neorealism gain international recognition with his 1945 work Rome, Open City, Rossellini was trying to branch out into different styles.[3]

Production

Rossellini began shooting the film in 1948, but production was beset by many problems.[4] Location shooting took place around Amalfi, Salerno and Trani.

Synopsis

A stranger claiming to be Saint Andrea gives to the village photographer a magic camera with the power to destroy the wicked. When it becomes apparent that no one is immune the photographer turns the device on the giver, who is unmasked as a devil and forced to return everyone to life.

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Notes and References

  1. Nowell-Smith p.104
  2. Wagstaff p.437
  3. Bondanella p.83-86
  4. Brunette p.101