Caliber 9

Caliber 9

Year: 2020

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Toni D’Angelo

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In Milan, a criminal defense lawyer named Fernando struggles with his complicated family history. His father, Ugo Piazza, is a notorious gangster, while his mother, Nelly, has tried to raise Fernando away from that life. The film explores the tensions between Fernando's legal career and his father's criminal past, examining themes of family, loyalty, and redemption within the backdrop of modern-day Milan.

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1

Piazza's post-prison harassment and accusation

Ugo Piazza is released from prison and immediately pressured by old associates who insist he stole 300,000 dollars during a handover. He adamantly denies the theft, even under coercion from The Americano's volatile right-hand man, Rocco. The disbelief extends to his girlfriend Nelly and the police commissario, who all doubt his innocence.

After his release from prison Milan
2

Meeting the former godfather and Chino; Americano's ultimatum

Piazza reconnects with his former godfather Don Vincenzo, now blind, and his loyal capo Chino. The Americano issues an ultimatum: return the money or resume work for him. Paranoia grows as Rocco intensifies his hunt for potential money couriers.

Shortly after release Don Vincenzo's residence, Milan
3

The $30,000 exchange goes wrong

Piazza is sent on an exchange of $30,000 that takes place in a bowling alley. A mysterious assailant in a white scarf ambushes the deal, kills their client, and steals the brown leather bag containing the money. The theft destabilizes the fragile balance of loyalties around Piazza.

During the exchange Bowling alley, Milan
4

The attempted pursuit reveals the true targets

The Americano orders Rocco and Piazza to kill those responsible for the theft. When they reach the scene, the supposed culprits turn out to be Chino and Don Vincenzo. Piazza refuses to kill his former godfather; Rocco shoots Don Vincenzo, and Chino barely escapes.

After the bowling alley incident Milan (unspecified location)
5

Piazza spared; Americano retreats to a rural estate

The Americano beats Piazza for insubordination but spares him when Piazza suggests that Rocco and his crew orchestrated the theft. The Americano then retreats with his guards to a rural estate, bringing Piazza along to recalibrate his operation. The mood grows tense as loyalties are tested.

Following the confrontation Rural estate, near Milan
6

Chino's revenge and the Americano's death

At the rural estate, Chino exacts revenge by ambushing and killing the Americano. Piazza survives and turns on the Americano's men, finishing them off. Chino dies from his injuries sustained in the ambush.

Immediately after the ambush Rural estate, near Milan
7

Piazza retrieves the bag; the truth emerges

Piazza travels to an abandoned church off Milan and retrieves a blue bag containing the $300,000. The bag’s contents reveal that Piazza had stolen the money years earlier and orchestrated the entire set of events to get Americano killed. This revelation marks a turning point in his plan.

After the ambush Abandoned church, near Milan
8

Police processing and the Rocco encounter

Piazza is picked up by police for driving with an expired license and is brought to the station for an interview. In the waiting room, he encounters Rocco, who is being questioned about the shootout. Rocco spots the bag and proposes a partnership, but Piazza declines and is released.

Post-arrest processing Milan police station
9

Piazza heads to Nelly's with the money

Piazza goes to Nelly's house carrying the money, intending to run away with her. Nelly is secretly involved with Luca, a member of Rocco's crew, and with another lover Lucato, planning to seize the fortune. The web of betrayals tightens around Piazza's plans.

After release Nelly's house, Milan
10

Betrayal at Nelly's house

Luca shoots Piazza upon arrival, but Piazza retaliates by killing Nelly with a single punch as he collapses. Rocco bursts in and kills Luca in a rage for betraying Piazza. Police arrive, dragging Rocco away from the bloodied scene.

Climax at night Nelly's house, Milan

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