Inspector De Luca
Series Overview
Between 1938 and 1948, from the height of Italy s Fascist regime to the end of the tumultuous post-war period, Chief Detective De Luca investigates and solves crimes in the City of Bologna and along the Adriatic coast. With little or no regard for those in power, whoever they happen to be, his solitary, uncompromising character often lands him in trouble, but his respect is reserved for the truth and justice alone. In the four TV movies of the series Unauthorized Investigation , Carte Blanche , The Damned Season and Via Della Oche each taken from a novel by best-selling mystery Carlo Lucarelli Chief Detective De Luca always ultimately gets to the bottom of his cases, though what he finds leaves a bitter aftertaste.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
110 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Sun, Apr 27, 2008
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Via delle Oche”
The time frame moves to 1948. The war is over and Italy is preparing for its first elections since Mussolini. De Luca is assigned the lowly task of policing the notorious red light district. When his first murder case points to local politicians and members of the police hierarchy, he has no intention of looking the other direction. The city's mood is fraught with tension and uncertainty, as fiercely-contested elections are about to define a new direction for Italy.
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Inspector De Luca - series trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-03
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Frazzi
Laura Paolucci, Francesco Bruni, Antonio Frazzi
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Francesco Bruni
Writer
Antonio Frazzi
Director
Laura Paolucci
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What is Inspector De Luca about?
Between 1938 and 1948, from the height of Italy s Fascist regime to the end of the tumultuous post-war period, Chief Detective De Luca investigates and solves crimes in the City of Bologna and along the Adriatic coast. With little or no regard for those in power, whoever they happen to be, his solitary, uncompromising character often lands him in trouble, but his respect is reserved for the truth and justice alone. In the four TV movies of the series Unauthorized Investigation , Carte Blanche , The Damned Season and Via Della Oche each taken from a novel by best-selling mystery Carlo Lucarelli Chief Detective De Luca always ultimately gets to the bottom of his cases, though what he finds leaves a bitter aftertaste.
How many seasons does Inspector De Luca have?
Inspector De Luca comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Inspector De Luca?
Key cast members in Inspector De Luca include Alessandro Preziosi, Corrado Fortuna, Raffaella Rea, Rolando Ravello, Angelica Leo.
Who created or directed Inspector De Luca?
Inspector De Luca was developed and directed by Antonio Frazzi.