The Stone Merchant

The Stone Merchant (Italian: Il mercante di pietre) is a 2006 Italian thriller-drama film produced, written and directed by Renzo Martinelli and starring Harvey Keitel.^[2] It is based on the novel Ricordati di dimenticarla by Corrado Calabrò.^[3]

The Stone Merchant
Directed by	Renzo Martinelli
Written by	Corrado Calabrò Fabio Campus Renzo Martinelli
Produced by	Renzo Martinelli
Starring	Harvey Keitel Jane March Jordi Molla F. Murray Abraham
Cinematography	Blasco Giurato
Edited by	Osvaldo Bargero
Music by	Pivio and Aldo De Scalzi
Release date	15 September 2006 (2006-09-15)[1]
Language	Italian

Plot

Ludovico Vicedomini is a charming and charismatic dealer who sells precious stones in Europe and the Middle East. But behind his pleasant appearance, he hides a big secret. Along with his business partner Shahid, he plans a terrorist attack on a large scale.

With the conspiracy almost ready, Ludovico meets Alceo and beautiful Leda, a married couple who enjoy holidays in Turkey. They do not suspect they are participating in a mysterious and deadly game with Ludovico and his partner.

However, fate takes hold of Ludovico, who becomes infatuated with Leda. She, receiving a precious ring from the merchant, must now choose between her husband and the mysterious man who fell in love with her.

Cast

• Harvey Keitel as Ludovico Vicedomini
• Jane March as Leda
• Jordi Mollà as Alceo
• F. Murray Abraham as Shahid
• Bruno Bilotta as Libero
• Lucilla Agosti as Lidia
• Federica Martinelli as Rita
• Jonis Bashir as The Somali Terrorist