1970 · 111 min · R

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Name: Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1970
Duration: 111 min
Cast: Gian Maria Volonté, Florinda Bolkan, Gianni Santuccio, Orazio Orlando, Sergio Tramonti

Directed by Elio Petri · Drama, Thriller

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) is a Drama film, directed by Elio Petri set in Rome during the 1970s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a satirical and darkly comic tone. Themes of power & corruption, guilt & shame, and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer

Ennio Morricone

Cinematography

Luigi Kuveiller

Cast

Gian Maria VolontéFlorinda BolkanGianni SantuccioOrazio OrlandoSergio TramontiArturo DominiciAldo RendineMassimo Foschi

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Rome

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Neo Noir

Themes

Power & Corruption Guilt & Shame Madness / Loss Of Sanity

Tone

SatiricalDarkly ComicTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

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