Elio Petri

Born: 1929-01-29

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).


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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

as Policeman Sleeping During Dottore's Address (uncredited)
Released: 1970-10-16

Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence...

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Property Is No Longer a Theft

as Bank Customer (uncredited)
Released: 1973-10-03

A young bank teller, literally allergic to paper money, becomes the worst nightmare of his best...

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Il falso bugiardo

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2008-07-03

Based upon Vincenzoni's biography, "Pane e cinema", the documentary traces the story of the...

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Reflections on a Political Cinema

as Self - Interviewee
Released: 1978-07-05

This documentary addresses the challenges facing the Italian film industry in 1978 by focusing...

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