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Portrait of Elio Petri

Elio Petri

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Biography

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).

Born: January 29, 1929

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Known For

Poster for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
Movie

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

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Poster for Reflections on a Political Cinema
Movie

Reflections on a Political Cinema

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Poster for Property Is No Longer a Theft
Movie

Property Is No Longer a Theft

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Poster for Il falso bugiardo
Movie

Il falso bugiardo

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Filmography

2008
Il falso bugiardo

as Self (archive footage)

1978
Reflections on a Political Cinema

as Self - Interviewee

1973
Property Is No Longer a Theft

as Bank Customer (uncredited)

1970
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

as Policeman Sleeping During Dottore's Address (uncredited)