A Pure Formality
Una pura formalità
Synopsis
Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.
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Una pura formalità (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 12, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Una pura formalità
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Film Par Film, DD Productions, Orly Films, Sidonie, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuseppe Tornatore
Giuseppe Tornatore
Ennio Morricone
Blasco Giurato
Giuseppe Tornatore
Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Claudio Saraceni, Bruno Altissimi
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Tornatore
Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Blasco Giurato
Director of Photography
Beatrice Bordone
Costume Design
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Giuseppe Tornatore
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Pure Formality
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What is A Pure Formality about?
Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.
Who directed A Pure Formality?
A Pure Formality was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
Who stars in A Pure Formality?
The principal cast of A Pure Formality includes Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini, Nicola Di Pinto, Tano Cimarosa.
When was A Pure Formality released and how long is it?
A Pure Formality was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for A Pure Formality?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Pure Formality was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Pure Formality?
A Pure Formality holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).