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Oct 19 1972 Not Rated 1h 26m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.

Plot

1972, Milano. We are just a few days before the general elections. The daughter of a well-known professor is found dead. Mr Bizanti editor in chief of newspaper "Il Giornale", in agreement with its owner Mr. Montelli, decides to charge of following the story the junior Roveda and the senior Lauri. At one point, some elements indicates senator Boni as a possible murderer. All the "old guard" within "Il Giornale" drives articles in order to underline responsibilities of senator Boni. But young Roveda doesn't surrender and continues to search for the truth.

Written by

Sergio Donati, Goffredo Fofi

Directed by

Marco Bellocchio

Production Countries

Italy, France

Production Companies

UTI Produzioni Associate, Jupiter Generale Cinematografica, Labrador Films

Languages

Italiano

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,896
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA