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).
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...
Movie pageProperty 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...
Movie pageIl 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...
Movie pageReflections on a Political Cinema
as Self - IntervieweeReleased: 1978-07-05
This documentary addresses the challenges facing the Italian film industry in 1978 by focusing...
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