The Professor(1986)
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The Professor Synopsis
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
The Professor (1986) is a crime and drama film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, released on September 12, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 51m. It stars Ben Gazzara, Laura del Sol, Leo Gullotta and Marzio Honorato. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writers:
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita, Giuseppe Tornatore
- Producers:
- Goffredo Lombardo
- Cinematographer:
- Blasco Giurato
- Composer:
- Nicola Piovani
- Production:
- Titanus, Reteitalia, Arlac Film
- Status:
- Released
The Professor (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Professor before you stream it.
The Professor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Gazzara
as 'O Professore di Vesuviano
Laura del Sol
as Rosaria
Leo Gullotta
as Police Commissioner Iervolino
Marzio Honorato
as Salvatore Lo Russo
Luciano Bartoli
as Ciro Perrella
Nicola Di Pinto
as Alfredo Canale
Anita Zagaria
as Anna Schifato
Franco Interlenghi
as Don Saverio
Biagio Pelligra
as 'O Professore's Father
Maria Carta
as Madre
Lino Troisi
as Don Antonio 'O Malacarne
- Marcello Bari
Marcello Bari
Key crew
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, written by Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita and Giuseppe Tornatore, produced by Goffredo Lombardo.
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The Professor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 127 ratings.
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The Professor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Professor online?
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The Professor (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse 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 The Professor?
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The main cast of The Professor (1986) includes Ben Gazzara, Laura del Sol, Leo Gullotta, Marzio Honorato and Luciano Bartoli. 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 The Professor released?
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The Professor was released on September 12, 1986 and runs for 2h 51m.
Is The Professor worth watching?
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The Professor (1986) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Professor?
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Yes. The official The Professor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.