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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970

1h 51m

8.2(894 votes)

Drama

Thriller

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.

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10 featured cast members

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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

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Directed by: Elio Petri
Written by: Elio Petri
Ugo Pirro
Produced by: Marina Cicogna
Daniele Senatore

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