The Third Solution
Russicum - I giorni del diavolo
Synopsis
The Roman Catholic Pope is planning a reconciliatory meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, an event awaited for many generations. But suddenly, right while the Pope is addressing the crowds gathered in the Piazza Navone, a nun is assassinated by a Ukrainian, placing the upcoming talks between the two leaders in jeopardy. And the head of the American diplomatic corps (the nun was an American) assigns the investigation of the killing to one of his underlings, which leads the young man to investigate the Russicum, a center for the study of Russia within the Vatican city. And from there he finds himself caught up in an intrigue of international proportions, filled with agents and double agents, and ending with a revelation most unexpected.
Top Cast
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Treat Williams
Mark Hendrix
F. Murray Abraham
Father Carafa
Danny Aiello
George Sherman
Rita Rusić
Alexandra
Nigel Court
Father Hanema
Leopoldo Mastelloni
Father Isidoro
Rossano Brazzi
Marini
Christina Engelhardt
Robert Balchus
Michael Wessling
Luigi Montini
María Baxa
Ermanno De Biagi
Father Sebler
Paolo De Falco
Bruno Di Luia
Cesare Di Vito
Franco Diogene
Julian Jenkins
Giacomo Maisto
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pasquale Squitieri
- Original Score
- Renato Serio
- Original Title
- Russicum - I giorni del diavolo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Tripictures, Cecchi Gori Group, Tiger Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pasquale Squitieri
Renato Serio
Giuseppe Tinelli
Mauro Bonanni
Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Pasquale Squitieri
Director
Blanche Cardinale
Costume Design
Mauro Bonanni
Editor
Giuseppe Tinelli
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Solution
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What is The Third Solution about?
The Roman Catholic Pope is planning a reconciliatory meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, an event awaited for many generations. But suddenly, right while the Pope is addressing the crowds gathered in the Piazza Navone, a nun is assassinated by a Ukrainian, placing the upcoming talks between the two leaders in jeopardy. And the head of the American diplomatic corps (the nun was an American) assigns the investigation of the killing to one of his underlings, which leads the young man to investigate the Russicum, a center for the study of Russia within the Vatican city. And from there he finds himself caught up in an intrigue of international proportions, filled with agents and double agents, and ending with a revelation most unexpected.
Who directed The Third Solution?
The Third Solution was directed by Pasquale Squitieri.
Who stars in The Third Solution?
The principal cast of The Third Solution includes Treat Williams, F. Murray Abraham, Danny Aiello, Rita Rusić, Nigel Court.
When was The Third Solution released and how long is it?
The Third Solution was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Third Solution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Third Solution was composed by Renato Serio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Third Solution?
The Third Solution holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).