Russicum - I giorni del diavolo (1988) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1988, Russicum - I giorni del diavolo is a thriller and policier film directed by Pasquale Squitieri, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. The Roman Catholic Pope is planning a reconciliatory meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, an event awaited for many generations. But suddenly, right while the Pope is addressing the crowds gathered in the Piazza Navone, a nun is assassinated by a Ukrainian, placing the upcoming talks between the two leaders in jeopardy. And the head of the American diplomatic corps (the nun was an American) assigns the investigation of the killing to one of his underlings, which leads the young man to investigate the Russicum, a center for the study of Russia within the Vatican city. And from there he finds himself caught up in an intrigue of international proportions, filled with agents and double agents, and ending with a revelation most unexpected.

Who’s in it. Russicum - I giorni del diavolo stars Treat Williams as Mark Hendrix, F. Murray Abraham as Father Carafa, Danny Aiello as George Sherman and Rita Rusić as Alexandra, among others.

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If you liked it. Fans of Russicum - I giorni del diavolo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.