March 19, 2025

Episode 735: Blood and Diamonds (1977)

Guest Co-Hosts: Jedidiah Ayres, Ryan Luis Rodriguez

The Projection Booth’s Patreon Picks series charges ahead with Blood and Diamonds (1977), a gritty crime saga from Fernando Di Leo. Claudio Cassinelli stars as Guido Mauri, a man fresh out of prison and ready to settle old scores in a world where loyalty is a fleeting illusion. As Guido cuts a ruthless path through former allies, betrayal and bloodshed go hand in hand.

Host Mike White is joined by crime fiction aficionado Jedidiah Ayres and podcast favorite Ryan Luis Rodriguez to dissect this pulpy revenge tale, discussing Di Leo’s signature style, the film’s place in the Eurocrime pantheon, and why Blood and Diamonds deserves a closer look.

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Music:
"Shock Me" - Original Soundtrack

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1 comment:

  1. Quite shocked (no pun intended) that you managed to find that italo-disco song. Great episode

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