Portobello, Merchant of Death
Season 1, Episode 5
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At the peak of his career, Enzo Tortora questions whether to continue as host of his hugely popular TV show. Meanwhile, incarcerated gang member Giovanni Pandico faces a series of betrayals and unexpectedly names Enzo in connection with the criminal ring.
JailAfter his arrest, Enzo is paraded in front of the press and thrown into prison. Isolated and powerless, Enzo watches from his cell as the media frenzy intensifies. In Naples, Giovanni tells prosecutors a detailed story about Enzo's ties to the Camorra.
InfallibleWith public support for him divided and his health deteriorating, Enzo is bolstered by a rare visit with his daughters. As Judge Fontana prepares what will become Italy's first major trial against the Camorra, Enzo is transferred to a prison in Bergamo.
The Infamous ColumnGranted house arrest due to his heart condition, Enzo returns home as the media storm continues and accusations pile up. Then, an unexpected phone call from Marco Pannella offers him an unlikely avenue forward… and places him in the spotlight once again.
Merchant of DeathNaples, 1985. At Italy's first trial against the Camorra, Enzo sits among 700 other defendants. Despite the tense atmosphere, Enzo and his attorneys believe the trial will clear his name -- but contradicting testimonies only heighten the public spectacle.
- About this episode
- Naples, 1985. At Italy's first trial against the Camorra, Enzo sits among 700 other defendants. Despite the tense atmosphere, Enzo and his attorneys believe the trial will clear his name -- but contradicting testimonies only heighten the public spectacle.
- CastFabrizio Gifuni, Alessandro Preziosi, Romana Maggiora Vergano
- CrewMarco Bellocchio (Director)
- GenreDrama
- Seasons1
- ChannelHBOMax