A Pure Formality(1994)
Una pura formalità
A Pure Formality Synopsis
Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.
A Pure Formality (1994) is a mystery, thriller, crime and drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, released on May 15, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini and Nicola Di Pinto. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 402 ratings.
- Director:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writers:
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Giuseppe Tornatore
- Producers:
- Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
- Cinematographer:
- Blasco Giurato
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Film Par Film, DD Productions, Orly Films, Sidonie, TF1 Films Production
- Status:
- Released
A Pure Formality (1994) Trailer
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A Pure Formality Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Onoff
Roman Polanski
as Inspector
Sergio Rubini
as Andre
Nicola Di Pinto
as Captain
Tano Cimarosa
as Servant
Paolo Lombardi
as Marshall
- Maria Rosa Spagnolo
Maria Rosa Spagnolo
as Paula
- Alberto Sironi
Alberto Sironi
Giovanni Morricone
- Mahdi Kraiem
Mahdi Kraiem
Massimo Vanni
Sebastiano Filocamo
Key crew
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, written by Giuseppe Tornatore and Giuseppe Tornatore, produced by Mario Cecchi Gori and Vittorio Cecchi Gori.
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A Pure Formality Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 402 ratings.
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A Pure Formality – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Pure Formality online?
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A Pure Formality (1994) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Pure Formality?
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The main cast of A Pure Formality (1994) includes Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini, Nicola Di Pinto and Tano Cimarosa. The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Pure Formality released?
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A Pure Formality was released on May 15, 1994 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is A Pure Formality worth watching?
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A Pure Formality (1994) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 402 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Pure Formality?
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