Character Relationships in Contraband

Luca Di Angelo (played by Fabio Testi) is a protagonist in Contraband. A Neapolitan cigarette and alcohol smuggler who becomes the protagonist after his brother Mickey is assassinated at a fake police roadblock. Refusing to flee, Luca investigates the murder, uncovers the involvement of French gangster Francois Jacois, and attempts to stop a drug invasion in Naples. After his wife is abducted, he enlists old-guard Don Morrone, ultimately confronting and executing Jacois in a deserted alley to protect his community. Don Morrone (played by Guido Alberti) appears in Contraband. An elderly, semi-retired leader of the traditional Italian Mafia who witnesses the violent power grab by the Marsigliese. At Luca’s desperate request, he returns to active duty, mobilizing his aging associates to launch coordinated hit-and-run attacks that dismantle the French gangster’s operation. He later shields Luca from police scrutiny by claiming ignorance. Murolo (played by Aldo Massasso) appears in Contraband. Traitor (played by Nello Pazzafini) appears in Contraband. Captain Tarantino (played by Venantino Venantini) appears in Contraband.

Character Relationship Map: Contraband

Contraband (1980) Poster

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Story Analysis

A Neapolitan smuggler's quest for vengeance against a French gangster's violent drug invasion.

Plot Progression

  1. Smuggling Shadows & Sudden Loss
  2. Vengeance & The French Threat
  3. Power Grab & Police Sweep
  4. Betrayal & Desperate Alliance
  5. Final Reckoning & Quiet Aftermath

Directed by Lucio Fulci

Contraband (1980) · 6.3/10 · action, crime

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q837852), public domain (CC0).