Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto(Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion)
(a.k.a. "Investigation of a Private Citizen")
Italy (1970): Drama/Thriller/Crime
This Oscar®-winning political melodrama stars Gian Maria Volonté in the title role. As the audience watches dumbstruck, Volonté calmly cuts his mistress' throat. With equal clear-headedness, he plants evidence that will clear him of suspicion. Even when the police are certain that they know the murderer's identity, Volonté's status in the community saves him from immediate arrest. Elio Petri's own anti-establishment stance was never more pronounced than in this film, wherein the truth is whatever the Ruling Class chooses to acknowledge. (Vera Films/Columbia) (Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide)
2 nominations, 1 Award
· Best Foreign Language Film 1970: (Italy) (Daniele Senatore, producer.)
· Writing (Story and Screenplay based on factual material or material not previously published or produced) 1971: Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro