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Elio Petri portrait

Elio Petri

9 films

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).

Where to Start with Elio Petri

Elio Petri appears in 9 drama films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, The Working Class Goes to Heaven, The 10th Victim, a strong place to start exploring Elio Petri's drama work.

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion 8.2

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970
The Working Class Goes to Heaven 7.8

The Working Class Goes to Heaven

1971
The 10th Victim 6.6

The 10th Victim

1965

Elio Petri: Drama Films 9

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion 8.2

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970
The Working Class Goes to Heaven 7.8

The Working Class Goes to Heaven

1971
One Way or Another 7.6

One Way or Another

1976
Property Is No Longer a Theft 7.2

Property Is No Longer a Theft

1973
His Days Are Numbered 7.1

His Days Are Numbered

1962
The Assassin 6.8

The Assassin

1961
The Teacher from Vigevano 6.8

The Teacher from Vigevano

1963
The 10th Victim 6.6

The 10th Victim

1965
We Still Kill the Old Way 6.6

We Still Kill the Old Way

1967

Frequent Collaborators

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