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. It is based on the novel Ricordati di dimenticarla by Corrado Calabrò.
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Plot
Ludovico Vicedomini is a charismatic dealer in precious stones, at ease in both Europe and the Middle East. His charm makes him persuasive and well-liked, but it also conceals a dangerous secret: he and his business partner, Shahid, are planning a large-scale terrorist attack.
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