In the Name of the Italian People(1971)
An obscure Italian magistrate suspects that a well-known industrialist commited murder, and decides to investigate him, and bring him to court, whatever it takes. But - will the magistrate have it in him to go against impossible odds, in the name of the Italian people he represents?
Movie: In the Name of the Italian People
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Mariano Bonifazi
Lorenzo Santenocito
Silvana Lazzorini
Lavinia Santenocito
Maresciallo Casciatelli
Ragionier Cerioni
Professor Rivaroli
Silvana's mother
Archivist Pironti
'Giugi' Santenocito
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An obscure Italian magistrate suspects that a well-known industrialist commited murder, and decides to investigate him, and bring him to court, whatever it takes. But - will the magistrate have it in him to go against impossible odds, in the name of the Italian people he represents?
Release Date
1971-12-18
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7.2
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