Angel of Evil (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Angel of Evil is a drama and crime film directed by Michele Placido, running about 102 minutes. “The incredible true story of Italy's most notorious gangster.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Set in Italy in the 1970s, VALLANZASCA is the true story of the Italian underworld’s most infamous outlaw. A criminal by age 9, Renato Vallanzasca grew up to become the country’s most notorious mobster before the age of 27. Vallanzasca and his gang wrested control of the Milan underworld with a string of high profile robberies, kidnappings and murders. In the process, he captivated the public and earned the nickname ‘il bel Renè’ – for his devilish charm and handsome face. Arrested multiple times, his daring escapes from prison enraged the government, angered his rivals and fed his legend.

Who’s in it. Angel of Evil stars Kim Rossi Stuart as Renato Vallanzasca, Filippo Timi as Enzo, Valeria Solarino as Ripalta 'Consuelo' Pioggia and Moritz Bleibtreu as Sergio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Angel of Evil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel of Evil page.

If you liked it. Fans of Angel of Evil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.