The Grey Rats (1918)
After rescuing a young boy named Leo from a brutal gang, the noble outlaw Za la Mort discovers the child is the heir to a massive fortune. He and his loyal partner Za la Vie must protect Leo from the Grey Rats, a ruthless criminal syndicate led by the villainous Grigione who are desperate to steal the inheritance. The chase leads them through the Parisian underworld and across the globe to secure Leo's safety and the secret of his past.
Director: Emilio Ghione
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Emilio Ghione as Za-la-Mort |
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Kally Sambucini as Za-la-Vie |
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Albert-Francis Bertoni as Grigione |
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H. Fiorin as Musoduro |
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Alfredo Martinelli as Leo |
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Ida Carloni Talli as |
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Nello Carotenuto as |
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Sig Pasquali as |
| Directing | Emilio Ghione | Director |
| Writing | Pio Vanzi | Story |
| Writing | Emilio Ghione | Writer |