In the Name of the Italian People(1971)
In nome del popolo italiano
In the Name of the Italian People Synopsis
An obscure Italian magistrate suspects that a well-known industrialist commited murder, and decides to investigate him, and bring him to court, whatever it takes. But - will the magistrate have it in him to go against impossible odds, in the name of the Italian people he represents?
In the Name of the Italian People (1971) is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Dino Risi, released on December 18, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Ugo Tognazzi, Vittorio Gassman, Ely Galleani and Yvonne Furneaux. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 120 ratings.
- Director:
- Dino Risi
- Writers:
- Furio Scarpelli, Furio Scarpelli, Agenore Incrocci
- Producers:
- Edmondo Amati
- Cinematographer:
- Alessandro D'Eva
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- International Apollo Films
- Status:
- Released
In the Name of the Italian People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ugo Tognazzi
as Mariano Bonifazi
Vittorio Gassman
as Lorenzo Santenocito
Ely Galleani
as Silvana Lazzorini
Yvonne Furneaux
as Lavinia Santenocito
Michele Cimarosa
as Maresciallo Casciatelli
Renato Baldini
as Ragionier Cerioni
Pietro Tordi
as Professor Rivaroli
Maria Teresa Albani
as Silvana's mother
Checco Durante
as Archivist Pironti
Simonetta Stefanelli
as 'Giugi' Santenocito
Edda Ferronao
as Cameriera di Santenocito
- Enrico Ragusa
Enrico Ragusa
as Riziero Santenocito
Key crew
Directed by Dino Risi, written by Furio Scarpelli, Furio Scarpelli and Agenore Incrocci, produced by Edmondo Amati.
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In the Name of the Italian People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 120 ratings.
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In the Name of the Italian People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Name of the Italian People online?
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In the Name of the Italian People (1971) is available to stream on Netflix, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, LaCinetek and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In the Name of the Italian People?
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The main cast of In the Name of the Italian People (1971) includes Ugo Tognazzi, Vittorio Gassman, Ely Galleani, Yvonne Furneaux and Michele Cimarosa. The film was directed by Dino Risi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Name of the Italian People released?
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In the Name of the Italian People was released on December 18, 1971 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is In the Name of the Italian People worth watching?
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In the Name of the Italian People (1971) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 120 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.