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The Professor
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The Professor

1986-09-12 · 171 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama

Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.

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Directors
Giuseppe Tornatore
Production companies
Titanus, Reteitalia, Arlac Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben GazzaraBen Gazzara'O Professore di Vesuviano
Laura del SolLaura del SolRosaria
Leo GullottaLeo GullottaPolice Commissioner Iervolino
Marzio HonoratoMarzio HonoratoSalvatore Lo Russo
Luciano BartoliLuciano BartoliCiro Perrella
Nicola Di PintoNicola Di PintoAlfredo Canale
Anita ZagariaAnita ZagariaAnna Schifato
Franco InterlenghiFranco InterlenghiDon Saverio
Biagio PelligraBiagio Pelligra'O Professore's Father
Maria CartaMaria CartaMadre
Lino TroisiLino TroisiDon Antonio 'O Malacarne
Marcello Bari
Sergio BoccalatteSergio BoccalatteGennaro Di Domenico
Cloris BroscaCloris BroscaCettina
Maria Antonia CapotortoMaria Antonia CapotortoVerzella Clan Member
Aldo Castaldo
Beppe ChiericiBeppe ChiericiPrison Warden - 1st Prison
Roberto CorcioneRoberto CorcioneD'Assunta's Kidnapper
Terenzio CordovaTerenzio CordovaSecret Service Man
Rosario ConiglioneRosario ConiglioneRevolutionary Inmate

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