Hands over the City (1963)

Hands over the City (1963) tells the story of a politician and real estate developer's mayoral campaign, filled with corruption and scandal. The film explores the themes of cronyism, deception, and the effects of unethical political practices on a city. Set in 1960s Italy, it exposes the realities of the construction business and the manipulation of public opinion for personal gain. As tensions rise, a cover-up involving a fake accident is revealed, exposing the greed and lies at the heart of the developer's plans. The plot revolves around the struggle between the working class and powerful businessmen, with the city council and government becoming entangled in the web of politics and power.