Maggiorino Canonica

Il bivio

After the war, Aldo and his men became gangster. But now the times are changing and Aldo decides to became a policeman to help better his men in crime. He meets Giovanna and falls for her. But he begins liking his new job and after their first robbery, Aldo tries to leave his old accomplices...

In the Name of the Law

A young, by-the-book judge is appointed to a Sicilian village controlled by corrupt leaders and the mafia.

L'eroe della strada

Felice Manetti is a poor tramp in Turin who, due to his ingenuity, often finds himself in trouble.

How I Lost the War

Leo Bianchetti has just finished his military service but then is again called to arms; after 10 years on various fronts, he finds himself again in Italy to guard a bridge destroyes by the Germans that he doesn't want to leave.

The Captain's Daughter

A peasant leader under the enlightened despotism of Empress Catherine the Great, and a love story.

The Bandit

Among others, Ernesto returns to Turin after the war from a German POW camp; his household destroyed and family deceased, he tries making an honest living.