The Professor
Il camorrista
“The man who taught the Godfather”
Synopsis
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
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The Professor (Il Camorrista, 1986) Trailer EnglishOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-11
Top Cast
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Ben Gazzara
'O Professore di Vesuviano
Laura del Sol
Rosaria
Leo Gullotta
Police Commissioner Iervolino
Marzio Honorato
Salvatore Lo Russo
Luciano Bartoli
Ciro Perrella
Nicola Di Pinto
Alfredo Canale
Anita Zagaria
Anna Schifato
Franco Interlenghi
Don Saverio
Biagio Pelligra
'O Professore's Father
Maria Carta
Madre
Lino Troisi
Don Antonio 'O Malacarne
Marcello Bari
Sergio Boccalatte
Gennaro Di Domenico
Cloris Brosca
Cettina
Maria Antonia Capotorto
Verzella Clan Member
Aldo Castaldo
Beppe Chierici
Prison Warden - 1st Prison
Roberto Corcione
D'Assunta's Kidnapper
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Il camorrista
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Reteitalia, Arlac Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuseppe Tornatore
Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita, Giuseppe Marrazzo
Nicola Piovani
Blasco Giurato
Mario Morra
Goffredo Lombardo
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Tornatore
Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Screenplay
Massimo De Rita
Screenplay
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Luciana Marinucci
Costume Design
Goffredo Lombardo
Producer
Blasco Giurato
Director of Photography
Antonio Visone
Production Design
Mario Morra
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Professor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Professor about?
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
Who directed The Professor?
The Professor was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
Who stars in The Professor?
The principal cast of The Professor includes Ben Gazzara, Laura del Sol, Leo Gullotta, Marzio Honorato, Luciano Bartoli.
When was The Professor released and how long is it?
The Professor was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Professor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Professor was composed by Nicola Piovani.
Is The Professor based on a book or true story?
The Professor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giuseppe Marrazzo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Professor?
The Professor holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).