Uno scandalo perbene (1984)
Based on a real-life mystery in the newspapers after World War I, this conventional, straightforward story is about a poorly-dressed man who is brought into the police station in Turin for stealing flower pots from the cemetery. He is rather brutally interrogated, and then because he has no idea who he is or where he belongs, he is put into an asylum for the mentally disturbed. After his photograph is published in the newspapers, a woman shows up at the institution claiming that he is Professor Canella, her missing and wealthy husband. The news obtains the release of the amnesiac, but his claim is quickly and hotly contested by another family, arguing that the man is an imposter. As a result, his case goes back to court and in the meantime, the "professor" is put in jail. As the courtroom drama continues, there are various clues that suggest whether or not the amnesiac has been accurately identified and by whom.
Cast
- Ben Gazzara - The man with no memory
- Giuliana De Sio - Giulia Canella
- Vittorio Caprioli - Renzo
- Franco Fabrizi - Count Guarienti
- Valeria D'Obici - Camilla Ghidini
- Giuliana Calandra - Maria Gastaldelli
- Vincenzo Crocitti - The Journalist
- Enzo Robutti - Director of the Asylum
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Uno scandalo perbene about?
- Based on a real-life mystery in the newspapers after World War I, this conventional, straightforward story is about a poorly-dressed man who is brought into the police station in Turin for stealing flower pots from the cemetery. He is rather brutally interrogated, and then because he has no idea who he is or where he belongs, he is put into an asylum for the mentally disturbed. After his photograph is published in the newspapers, a woman shows up at the institution claiming that he is Professor Canella, her missing and wealthy husband. The news obtains the release of the amnesiac, but his claim is quickly and hotly contested by another family, arguing that the man is an imposter. As a result, his case goes back to court and in the meantime, the "professor" is put in jail. As the courtroom drama continues, there are various clues that suggest whether or not the amnesiac has been accurately identified and by whom.
- Who directed Uno scandalo perbene?
- Uno scandalo perbene was directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile.
- Who stars in Uno scandalo perbene?
- Uno scandalo perbene stars Ben Gazzara, Giuliana De Sio, Vittorio Caprioli, Franco Fabrizi, Valeria D'Obici, Giuliana Calandra.
- How long is Uno scandalo perbene?
- Uno scandalo perbene has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Uno scandalo perbene?
- Uno scandalo perbene is a Drama film.