''The Stone Merchant'' () is a 2006 Italian thriller-

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produced, written and directed by

Renzo Martinelli Renzo Martinelli is an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed more than ten films since 1994. Selected filmography References External links

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and starring

Harvey Keitel Harvey Keitel ( ; born May 13, 1939) is an American actor and film producer, known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters. He rose to prominence during the New Hollywood movement, and has held a long-running associatio ...

. 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

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and the

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. 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

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. 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

as Ludovico Vicedomini * Jane March as Leda * Jordi Mollà as Alceo * F. Murray Abraham as Shahid * Bruno Bilotta as Libero * Lucilla Agosti as Lidia * Federica Martinelli as Rita * Jonis Bashir 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 Films scored by Pivio & Aldo De Scalzi Italian-language thriller films Medusa Film films {{2000s-thriller-film-stub