Elio Petri
Director
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970)
Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his moral commitment prevents him from circumventing the law and the social order it protects.
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV
Production Companies: Vera Film
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Runtime: 111 min.
Released: Oct. 16, 1970
Status: Released
Certification: R / 17+