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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

19708.21h 51m

Overview

Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his moral commitment prevents him from circumventing the law and the social order it protects.

Directed by Elio Petri
Written by Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro
Produced by Daniele Senatore, Marina Cicogna
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Top Cast

Gian Maria Volonté

Gian Maria Volonté

Dottore

Florinda Bolkan

Florinda Bolkan

Augusta Terzi

Gianni Santuccio

Gianni Santuccio

Police Prefect

Orazio Orlando

Orazio Orlando

Biglia

Sergio Tramonti

Sergio Tramonti

Antonio Pace

Arturo Dominici

Arturo Dominici

Mangani

Aldo Rendine

Aldo Rendine

Nicola Panunzio

Massimo Foschi

Massimo Foschi

Augusta's Husband

Aleka Paizi

Aleka Paizi

Governess

Vittorio Duse

Vittorio Duse

Canes

Themes & Keywords

police brutalityrome, italyblack humorsocial satiresexual sadismmasochistcrime investigationpolitical repressionpower abusekafkaesque

About Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion is a drama, thriller film released in 1970 exploring themes of police brutality, rome, italy, black humor, social satire, sexual sadism, masochist. Directed by Elio Petri, it stars Gian Maria Volonté, Florinda Bolkan, Gianni Santuccio. Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his moral commitment prevents him from circumventing the law and the social order it protects.

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