Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) poster

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.

Director: Elio Petri
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Luigi Kuveiller
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Vera Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

police brutality, rome, italy, black humor, social satire, sexual sadism, masochist, crime investigation, political repression, power abuse, kafkaesque

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion about?
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.
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?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion stars Gian Maria Volonté, Florinda Bolkan, Gianni Santuccio, Orazio Orlando, Sergio Tramonti, Arturo Dominici.
How long is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion produced?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion was produced in Italy.