The Invisible Wall (1991)

The Invisible Wall (1991) poster

June 27, 1980: a DC–9 flying over the Tyrrhenian Sea breaks up mid-air and crashes near the Italian island of Ustica, killing all 81 people on board. The official version blames the "structural failure" of the plane, but a young journalist smells a cover-up and starts to uncover the truth out of the 'invisible wall' of lies built by politicians and air force higher-ups.

Director: Marco Risi
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Francesco De Gregori
Cinematography: Mauro Marchetti
Editing: Claudio Di Mauro
Production: Penta Film, Trio Cinema e Televisione
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

Inspiring True Stories

Keywords

based on true story, government conspiracy, years of lead, investigative journalism, anni di piombo, plane crash, cold war era, military cover-up

More Films by Director: Marco Risi
More Films in Genre: Drama, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Invisible Wall about?
June 27, 1980: a DC–9 flying over the Tyrrhenian Sea breaks up mid-air and crashes near the Italian island of Ustica, killing all 81 people on board. The official version blames the "structural failure" of the plane, but a young journalist smells a cover-up and starts to uncover the truth out of the 'invisible wall' of lies built by politicians and air force higher-ups.
Who directed The Invisible Wall?
The Invisible Wall was directed by Marco Risi.
Who stars in The Invisible Wall?
The Invisible Wall stars Corso Salani, Angela Finocchiaro, Antonello Fassari, Ivano Marescotti, Sergio Fiorentini, Luigi Montini.
How long is The Invisible Wall?
The Invisible Wall has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Invisible Wall?
The Invisible Wall is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Invisible Wall produced?
The Invisible Wall was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of The Invisible Wall?
The themes of The Invisible Wall include: Inspiring True Stories.