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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)

8.2/10 · 900 votes 1h 51m r ThrillerDrama

#1 of 17 films from 1970 #29 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Elio Petri · Written by Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro

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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.

Cast

Gian Maria Volontéas Dottore
Florinda Bolkanas Augusta Terzi
Gianni Santuccioas Police Prefect
Orazio Orlandoas Biglia
Sergio Tramontias Antonio Pace
Arturo Dominicias Mangani
Aldo Rendineas Nicola Panunzio
Massimo Foschias Augusta's Husband
Aleka Paizias Governess
Vittorio Duseas Canes
Pino Pattias Wiretapping Dep. Head
Salvo Randoneas Plumber
Fulvio Grimaldias Patanè
Giuseppe Aguinaldo Nicastro

Facts

Release dateOctober 16, 1970
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 1970 average of 116 min
GenresThriller, Drama
Original titleIndagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0065889

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Questions

How long is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 900 votes, which places it #1 of 17 films released in 1970 in this index (top 100%) and #29 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion was directed by Elio Petri.
Who stars in Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
Gian Maria Volonté as Dottore; Florinda Bolkan as Augusta Terzi; Gianni Santuccio as Police Prefect; Orazio Orlando as Biglia; Sergio Tramonti as Antonio Pace; Arturo Dominici as Mangani.
What is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/61088.

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