''The Stone Merchant'' ( it, Il mercante di pietre) is a 2006 Italian
thriller
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* Thriller (genre), a broad genre of literature, film and television
** Thriller film, a film genre under the general thriller genre
Comics
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drama film produced, written and directed by Renzo Martinelli and starring
Harvey Keitel. It is based on the novel ''Ricordati di dimenticarla'' by Corrado Calabrò.
Plot
Ludovico Vicedomini is a charming and charismatic dealer who sells precious stones in
Europe and the
Middle East. But behind his pleasant appearance, he hides a big secret. Along with his business partner Shahid, he plans a terrorist attack on a large scale.
With the conspiracy almost ready, Ludovico meets Alceo and beautiful Leda, a married couple who enjoy holidays in
Turkey. They do not suspect they are participating in a mysterious and deadly game with Ludovico and his partner.
However, fate takes hold of Ludovico, who becomes infatuated with Leda. She, receiving a precious ring from the merchant, must now choose between her husband and the mysterious man who fell in love with her.
Cast
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Harvey Keitel as Ludovico Vicedomini
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Jane March as Leda
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Jordi Mollà as Alceo
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F. Murray Abraham
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as Shahid
* Bruno Bilotta as Libero
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Lucilla Agosti as Lidia
* Federica Martinelli as Rita
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Jonis Bashir
Jonis Bascir (born 17 September 1960) is a Somali-Italian actor and musician.
Personal life
Jonis is the son of Muheddin Hagi Bascir, and was born in Rome in 1960. His father is Somali and his mother is Italian.
Growing up, Jonis lived betwe ...
as The Somali Terrorist
References
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2006 thriller films
2006 films
Italian thriller films
Films directed by Renzo Martinelli
Films about terrorism
2000s Italian-language films
2000s Italian films
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