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1970 · 111 min · R

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

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 & CorruptionGuilt & ShameMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
SatiricalDarkly ComicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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