Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto
Synopsis
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.
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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-15
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Gian Maria Volonté
Dottore
Florinda Bolkan
Augusta Terzi
Gianni Santuccio
Police Prefect
Orazio Orlando
Biglia
Sergio Tramonti
Antonio Pace
Arturo Dominici
Mangani
Aldo Rendine
Nicola Panunzio
Massimo Foschi
Augusta's Husband
Aleka Paizi
Governess
Vittorio Duse
Canes
Pino Patti
Wiretapping Dep. Head
Salvo Randone
Plumber
Fulvio Grimaldi
Patanè
Giuseppe Aguinaldo Nicastro
Filippo De Gara
Ugo Adinolfi
Franco Marletta
Giacomo Bellini
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elio Petri
- Screenplay & Story
- Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Vera Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elio Petri
Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro
Ennio Morricone
Luigi Kuveiller
Ruggero Mastroianni
Daniele Senatore, Marina Cicogna
Department Leadership Roster
Elio Petri
Director
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography
Daniele Senatore
Producer
Marina Cicogna
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Elio Petri
Screenplay
Ugo Pirro
Screenplay
Carlo Egidi
Production Design
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
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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?
The principal cast of Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion includes Gian Maria Volonté, Florinda Bolkan, Gianni Santuccio, Orazio Orlando, Sergio Tramonti.
When was Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion released and how long is it?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).