In the Name of the Italian People

1971 1h 39m IT

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 123

ComedyDramaCrime

Synopsis

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An obscure Italian magistrate suspects that a well-known industrialist commited murder, and decides to investigate him, and bring him to court, whatever it takes. But - will the magistrate have it in him to go against impossible odds, in the name of the Italian people he represents?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ugo Tognazzi
Mariano Bonifazi
Vittorio Gassman
Lorenzo Santenocito
Ely Galleani
Silvana Lazzorini
Yvonne Furneaux
Lavinia Santenocito
Michele Cimarosa
Maresciallo Casciatelli
Renato Baldini
Ragionier Cerioni
Pietro Tordi
Professor Rivaroli
Maria Teresa Albani
Silvana's mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dino Risi
Writers: Furio Scarpelli, Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dino Risi, shot by Alessandro D'Eva. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Alberto Gallitti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ugo Tognazzi and Vittorio Gassman and Ely Galleani carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0067242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Dino Risi directs. Alessandro D'Eva behind the camera. Carlo Rustichelli scores. Alberto Gallitti cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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155 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Dino Risi, shot by Alessandro D'Eva. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Alberto Gallitti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ugo Tognazzi and Vittorio Gassman and Ely Galleani carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0067242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.