A detective reporter, compelling stories, twists and turns. And again, the unforgettable interpretation of Gigi Proietti, are the pieces of the soul of the fiction "A bullet in the heart". In the role of the journalist Bruno Palmieri, the National Proietti, he left one of the most interesting television works of the last decade. An enjoyable and successful small screen film. Bruno's adventures start in 2014, from the idea of Luca Manfredi, and continue for 3 seasons. After the recent death of Gigi Proietti, the fiction returns on Rai premium strongly desired by the request of the many fans. A format appreciated by the great Italian public and beyond.
A cast of professionals for the series
In the first three seasons of "A Bullet in the Heart" a cast of highly respected professionals contributed to the success of the series. In fact, among the protagonists we find the talent of Francesca Inaudi, in the role of Maddalena Ferrante Palmieri, daughter of the protagonist Bruno, the actor Giovanni Scifoni. And again, Marco Marzocca, in the very nice role of the photographer Umberto Fiocchi, friend and inseparable colleague of Bruno, co-star of the fiction, and the actress Paola Minaccioni.
The plot of "A bullet in the heart"
A Roman journalist, crime news, a bullet a few millimeters from the heart, an infallible nose. The character of Bruno Palmieri, masterfully interpreted by Gigi Proietti, is the sixth march of the fame of Italian fiction. After more than three decades of career, Bruno is constantly searching for the truth. Wounded in the back, by a gunshot, with a bullet, impossible to remove, very close to the heart. Often his investigations are intertwined with those of the police. With 14 episodes in three seasons, from 2014 to 2018, "A bullet in the heart" mixes comedy with detective stories, passing through the thriller genre. This mixture creates an all-Italian television product, which has nothing to envy to the great international productions. After the confidence received by the critics, it turns out to be one of the most famous series, still today, in Italy.
The editorial staff of "A bullet in the heart"
The editorial office of a well-known Roman newspaper is the location of all the adventures present in the various episodes. Together with his colleagues, the talented Bruno Palmieri tries to solve the most disparate cases, especially the old ones. He pursues cases that are now archived, in an attempt to solve them. The character of the series seems to be perfectly tailored to Gigi Proietti, above all for the strong ideals of loyalty and honesty. Precisely the same ideals that have outlined the extraordinary career and life of Proietti. His very recent passing has showered the general public and the whole nation with sadness. Theater and Italian television, a pillar for all of us.
A bullet in the heart 4
There were concrete possibilities for a return to the scene of Bruno Palmieri. Hypotheses analyzed by the top management of Rai in recent months. A feasible project, unfortunately now definitively shelved, after the disappearance of the absolute protagonist of the format. However, the sympathy of Bruno Palmeri will continue to give emotions to the general public, thanks to the frequent repeats on Rai channels. “A bullet in the heart”, together with the series “Il Maresciallo Rocca”, catapulted Gigi Proietti among the greats of our television culture. Thanks for everything Gigi ...
