Set in Naples at the end of the 19th century, I Guappi tells the story of a strange friendship between the powerful and charismatic Camorra boss, Don Gaetano (Fabio Testi), and one of the many scugnizzi who grew up on the streets, Nicola Bellizzi (Franco Nero). Nicola, thanks to Don Gaetano's protection, becomes first an honoured picciotto of the Camorra and then a lawyer. He tries to break away from his 'family', but falls back into a life of crime and violence.
as Nicola Bellizzi
as Lucia Esposito
as Don Gaetano Fungillo
as Aiossa
as Nanina Scognamilio
as Luisella
as Pasquale Scalzo
as Donna Maria
as Capo Camorra
as Amalia Scognamiglio
as Don Antonio
as Gigino la Charonge
as Pazzariello
as Donna Amalia
as Court President
as Donna Maria's Husband
as Student
as (as Vincenzo Ceparano)
as (as Alfonso Nappo)
as (as Loris Perera Lopes)
as (as Pippo Grasso)
as Peppino (as Fernando Vilella)
as Don Carluccio Tre Palle
as Cicci
as Amico di Gaetano (uncredited)