Marrakech Express (1989)
After learning that an old friend of theirs has been arrested in Morocco on drug charges, four former college buddies set out for Marrakech to bail him out.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Gabriele Salvatores, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Diego Abatantuono, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Cristina Marsillach, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Diego Abatantuono
as Ponchia
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
as Marco
Cristina Marsillach
as Teresa
Giuseppe Cederna
as Paolino
Gigio Alberti
as Cedro
Massimo Venturiello
as Rudy
Corinna Agustoni
as Leading Cast
Antonio Carlucci
as Leading CastFrancesca Paganini
as Leading CastCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 106 min |
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