Dirty Weekend 1973

Overview

Dirty Weekend, originally titled Mordi e fuggi, is a 1973 Italian film directed by Dino Risi. The production is categorized as a comedy, thriller, and crime film, with some descriptions identifying it as a road movie that addresses themes of violence and terrorism. The plot follows a man and his mistress who depart for a weekend getaway, only to be kidnapped by a trio of bank robbers. As the situation unfolds, the hostages unexpectedly become media stars while police and reporters track their movements. The narrative culminates at the dilapidated shack of a cranky elderly man, where the police surround the property. Inside the shack, the captors threaten the lives of their hostages as the standoff intensifies. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes and was released in Italy on March 8, 1973. The project is recognized for its blend of genres, moving from a story of personal indiscretion into a tense criminal confrontation involving law enforcement and the press.