# Release of the Italian film Il Malloppo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-the-italian-film-il-malloppo
> Updated: 2026-09-05T06:15:28.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

The crime comedy film ‘Il Malloppo’, directed by Volfango De Biasi, was scheduled for release in early September 2026. The plot, set in Ferrara, follows a former robber named Diego Viani who becomes a murder suspect after a former associate is found dead during a search for stolen gold ingots.

Upon its premiere on September 3, the film was released in approximately 300 Italian cinemas via Vision Distribution. The production features a cast including Diego Abatantuono, Michele Forest (Mago Forest), and Max Angioni. During a national premiere event at the Apollo cinema in Ferrara, the director and cast discussed using local areas like Tresignana and Galliera as natural sets to showcase the beauty of the Estense city. The event was attended by local officials and representatives from the Emilia-Romagna Film Commission.

Actor Michele Foresta described Diego Abatantuono as the ‘Italian Jack Nicholson’ due to his ability to transition between comedic and dramatic roles. While the film is currently a standalone release, the production team has not ruled out expanding the mystery elements into a television series. The narrative follows the investigation of unsuccessful private investigator Michele Ragusa and his unpaid intern, Alex, as they attempt to uncover secrets involving the missing cache of gold ingots from the 1980s.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Il Malloppo crime comedy premieres in Italian theaters

The crime comedy “Il Malloppo,” starring Diego Abatantuono and directed by Volfango De Biasi, premiered in Italy on September 3, featuring locations in Ferrara.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/il-malloppo-crime-comedy-premieres-in-italian-theaters

### 2026-09-03: Il Malloppo film premieres in Italian cinemas

The comedy-mystery film ‘Il Malloppo’, starring Diego Abatantuono, Michele Foresta, and Max Angioni, has premiered in 300 Italian theaters following a national premiere in Ferrara.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/il-malloppo-film-premieres-in-italian-cinemas

### 2026-08-31: Il Malloppo crime comedy starring Diego Abatantuono

The crime comedy ‘Il Malloppo’, starring Diego Abatantuono, Mago Forest, and Max Angioni, follows an ex-robber suspected of murder while searching for a lost gold treasure in Ferrara.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/il-malloppo-crime-comedy-starring-diego-abatantuono

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