The Professor (1986)
The man who taught the Godfather
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 171 min
Release Date: September 12, 1986
Cast
- Ben Gazzara - 'O Professore di Vesuviano
- Laura del Sol - Rosaria
- Leo Gullotta - Police Commissioner Iervolino
- Marzio Honorato - Salvatore Lo Russo
- Luciano Bartoli - Ciro Perrella
- Nicola Di Pinto - Alfredo Canale
- Anita Zagaria - Anna Schifato
- Franco Interlenghi - Don Saverio
- Biagio Pelligra - 'O Professore's Father
- Maria Carta - Madre
Screenplay
- Massimo De Rita (Story)
- Massimo De Rita (Screenplay)
- Giuseppe Tornatore (Story)
- Giuseppe Tornatore (Screenplay)
- Giuseppe Marrazzo (Novel)
Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Blasco Giurato
Editing: Mario Morra
Production: Titanus, Reteitalia, Arlac Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
prison, corruption, italy, naples, italy, camorra, organized crime
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Professor about?
- Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
- Who directed The Professor?
- The Professor was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
- Who stars in The Professor?
- The Professor stars Ben Gazzara, Laura del Sol, Leo Gullotta, Marzio Honorato, Luciano Bartoli, Nicola Di Pinto.
- How long is The Professor?
- The Professor has a runtime of 2h 51m (171 minutes).
- What genre is The Professor?
- The Professor is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Professor produced?
- The Professor was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Professor?
- The themes of The Professor include: Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Brutal Prison Drama, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Prison Riot and Anarchy.