What Happens at the End of Operation San Pietro?

Small time crook Napoleone falls into an unlikely gang made up of a gangster, called The Baron, and his two cohorts, Agonia and The Captain, where Napoleone takes them to Rome where they shack up with a shady used car dealer caled Il Cajella to help finance their new life of crime by planing to rob a statue from the Vatican. But a big-time American gangster, named Joe Ventura, hears about the heist and wants the priceless statue for himself by having his mistress, Samantha, come onto and betray the woman-hungry Cajella to give the statue away to her.

Lucio Fulci's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lando Buzzanca (Napoleone)'s journey. But a big-time American gangster, named Joe Ventura, hears about the heist and wants the priceless statue for himself by having his mistress, Samantha, come onto and betray the woman-hungry Cajella to give the statue away to her.

As part of the Pater Brown Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does Lando Buzzanca (Napoleone)'s Story End?

• Lando Buzzanca: Lando Buzzanca's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Jean-Claude Brialy (Cajella): Jean-Claude Brialy's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Heinz Rühmann (Erik Braun): Heinz Rühmann's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Operation San Pietro Mean?

Operation San Pietro's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Lando Buzzanca may feel rushed. Lucio Fulci's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.