Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

  • Director: Elio Petri
  • Writer: Elio Petri,Ugo Pirro
  • Countries of origin: Italy
  • Language: Italian
  • Release date: September 9, 1970
  • Sound mix: Mono
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: Ermittlungen gegen einen über jeden Verdacht erhabenen Bürger
  • "Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto" is a 112-minute crime film produced by Vera Films Spa in Italy. The film was directed by Elio Petri, starring Gianni Santuccio and Florinda Bolkan , and was released in Finland in 1970.
    The film tells the story of a psychopath who killed his mistress, but because of his status, he was excluded from all doubts   .

    Details

    • Release date September 9, 1970
    • Filming locations Incir De Paolis, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies Vera Films

    Box office

    Gross US & Canada

    $265,470

    Movie reviews

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    • By Torey 2022-03-21 09:03:05

      Bow ties are ornaments that strangle their throats

      The 9.0/10 bow tie is the best symbol to tangle their throats. Its absurdity allows its audacity, its bluntness requires its hilarity.

      Antonio Pesci, Ph.D./Homicide Bureau Chief,

      The use of sound effects at the beginning and end is dramatic. The structure of the police station is like a flock of majestic roosters.

      The Homicide Bureau's speeches are like reciting the scriptures, whose purpose is not to...

    • By Kylie 2022-01-20 08:01:47

      Director said

      In the second half of the 1960s, the name "Political Film" appeared in Western newspapers. The term "political film" has different opinions from the very beginning. Because as a category of ideology, it is difficult for movies to leave politics. In the film history that stretches for more than a century, there are countless movies directly or indirectly related to politics. The French film pioneer Méliès brought the Dreyfus case that shook France to the screen, which was the first step in...

    • By Madeline 2022-01-20 08:01:47

      I am the law

      There is a passage from Kafka at the end of the film:  
      "It left us with the impression that he is a servant of the law, so he merged with the law and escaped the judgment of mankind."

      ----- ---
        As the protagonist, I do not approve of Teacher Ka. I am not a servant of the law. The law is not mysterious, and the law has no master. I did not serve anyone or anything. I'm just doing my own business.

        I am the law. Please do not mistakenly think that I raped the law....

    • By Lenna 2022-01-20 08:01:47

      "Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto (a survey of an unsuspecting citizen)"

      After a murder incident came out, a lot of space was not about the investigation but about the description of the murderer's performance, whether it was a description of the action or the psychology, which is different from most crime movies. I think everyone is already familiar with the process of the police. Even tired of the lengthy content that over-extends the accomplishments. This gives the audience the right to obtain more information in the plot setting, that is, they can make more...

    • By Raul 2022-01-20 08:01:47

      Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto

      A polite and imposing police officer killed his mistress because of jealousy and insult. He investigated the case casually, and later destroyed the evidence because of his guilty conscience. Since humanity has not been completely wiped out, he confessed the crime in front of strong witnesses. However, all colleagues and officials prevented him from confessing guilt for their own benefit and "perceived persuasively." Under the enlightenment and education of everyone, he finally admitted his...

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    • By Pedro 2022-03-28 09:01:11

      20140530 is so much fun. The opening subtitles were exquisitely done without the soundtrack, and the audience immediately quieted down, and the interesting soundtrack that followed was brought in directly. The male lead is really cheap, the story is complicated and the absurdity is adequate, the living beings are very characteristic, and many characters can be remembered. The composition is exquisite, and the whole environment creates a sense of comics. I really don't know how to accept it at th

    • By Dustin 2022-03-28 09:01:11

      #siff2021# The classic reference to Kafka at the end of the credits nicely ends this absurd fable. The political pedigree of the protagonist once puzzled me, just as the motivation of the whole case changed several times with the development of the plot, it is difficult to judge whether this is an advantage or a disadvantage. Of course, the final no-doubt argument is...

    • By Michelle 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      The ultimate irony of the uniformed team, the fascist model is just right for the use of...

    • By Everardo 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      It's not about murders and investigations, it's about an impossible revolution and self-preservation of power. The shots are interesting, long and close. There is a rhythm in the back that is a little slow and the rest is...

    • By Loraine 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      A serious absurd drama, brilliant...

    Movie plot

    Originally the head of the detective team, the Roman police officer, who had recently been promoted to the head of the intelligence department, suddenly cut her throat while making affection with her mistress. Then he deliberately arranged all kinds of easy-to-find line elements on the scene, and made an anonymous call to report the case to the police headquarters. When I returned to the office, I opened two more bottles of champagne....
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    "Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto" is an Italian political film. It is a fierce attack on the fascist style of politics and the corrupt and dirty activities within the police station. It is extremely pungent in terms of expression. Without losing the calmness, the plot buckles one after another, with ups and downs   . (Sina Entertainment Review)
    The artistic technique of director Elio Petri is rigorous and...
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    Movie quotes

    • [first lines]

      Augusta Terzi: How are you going to kill me today?

      Il Dottore - Former head of homicide squad: I'm going to cut your throat.

    • Il Dottore - Former head of homicide squad: The people are underage, the city is sick. Others are tasked with educating and curing this. Our duty is to repress it! The repression is our vaccine! Repression and civilization!

    • Patanè - 'Paese Sera' Journalist: Did she have a nice body?

      Il Dottore - Former head of homicide squad: Skin like satin, like a true courtesan of the Roman Empire. Here's something for your left-wing readers: no undergarments were found in the apartment.

      Patanè - 'Paese Sera' Journalist: A fetish?

      Il Dottore - Former head of homicide squad: No. She just didn't wear them.

      Patanè - 'Paese Sera' Journalist: I have my headline.

      Il Dottore - Former head of homicide squad: Do me a favor, Patane, focus on the husband. Do me a favor.