The Third Solution (1988)

The Third Solution (1988) poster

The Roman Catholic Pope is planning a reconciliatory meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, an event awaited for many generations. But suddenly, right while the Pope is addressing the crowds gathered in the Piazza Navone, a nun is assassinated by a Ukrainian, placing the upcoming talks between the two leaders in jeopardy. And the head of the American diplomatic corps (the nun was an American) assigns the investigation of the killing to one of his underlings, which leads the young man to investigate the Russicum, a center for the study of Russia within the Vatican city. And from there he finds himself caught up in an intrigue of international proportions, filled with agents and double agents, and ending with a revelation most unexpected.

Director: Pasquale Squitieri
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Renato Serio
Cinematography: Giuseppe Tinelli
Editing: Mauro Bonanni
Production: Tripictures, Cecchi Gori Group, Tiger Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

nun, pope, agent

More Films by Director: Pasquale Squitieri
More Films in Genre: Thriller, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Third Solution about?
The Roman Catholic Pope is planning a reconciliatory meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, an event awaited for many generations. But suddenly, right while the Pope is addressing the crowds gathered in the Piazza Navone, a nun is assassinated by a Ukrainian, placing the upcoming talks between the two leaders in jeopardy. And the head of the American diplomatic corps (the nun was an American) assigns the investigation of the killing to one of his underlings, which leads the young man to investigate the Russicum, a center for the study of Russia within the Vatican city. And from there he finds himself caught up in an intrigue of international proportions, filled with agents and double agents, and ending with a revelation most unexpected.
Who directed The Third Solution?
The Third Solution was directed by Pasquale Squitieri.
Who stars in The Third Solution?
The Third Solution stars Treat Williams, F. Murray Abraham, Danny Aiello, Rita Rusić, Nigel Court, Leopoldo Mastelloni.
How long is The Third Solution?
The Third Solution has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is The Third Solution?
The Third Solution is a Thriller, Crime film.
Where was The Third Solution produced?
The Third Solution was produced in Italy.