Elio Petri

Born

January 29, 1929 in Rome, Italy

Died

November 10, 1982

Popularity

1.0325

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).