La Scorta (aka The Bodyguards, The Escort) can be described as being a bit like my ex-girlfriend; good looking, competent, but a bit dull.
The plot revolves around a prosecutor and a bodyguard's friend that are murdered in what appears to be a mafia killing. The bodyguards try to get to the bottom of it while protecting a judge. It's all a bit messy and surprisingly light on action, thrills and suspense.
There's no doubt that the acting and direction are first rate. It's just a plodding, dialogue heavy film which isn't much fun. The Ennio Morricone score is very good with sharp piano stabs and moody dramatic music that raises production values considerably.
I would say for a great political thriller check out 'The Conformist' and for Italian cop films you are spoilt for choice. This is very good from a technical standpoint, but not essential viewing. I watched the UK VHS tape and it is a shame this is so difficult to see.
The plot revolves around a prosecutor and a bodyguard's friend that are murdered in what appears to be a mafia killing. The bodyguards try to get to the bottom of it while protecting a judge. It's all a bit messy and surprisingly light on action, thrills and suspense.
There's no doubt that the acting and direction are first rate. It's just a plodding, dialogue heavy film which isn't much fun. The Ennio Morricone score is very good with sharp piano stabs and moody dramatic music that raises production values considerably.
I would say for a great political thriller check out 'The Conformist' and for Italian cop films you are spoilt for choice. This is very good from a technical standpoint, but not essential viewing. I watched the UK VHS tape and it is a shame this is so difficult to see.