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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1986-09-12
Languageit
Runtime2h 51m
Production

Titanus, Reteitalia, Arlac Film

7.1(127)
•1986•2h 51m

The Professor

"The man who taught the Godfather"

CrimeDrama

Overview

Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.

Cinematography
Blasco Giurato

Principal Cast

86 credited
Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara'O Professore di Vesuviano
Laura del Sol
Laura del SolRosaria
Leo Gullotta
Leo GullottaPolice Commissioner Iervolino
Marzio Honorato
Marzio HonoratoSalvatore Lo Russo
Luciano Bartoli
Luciano BartoliCiro Perrella
Nicola Di Pinto
Nicola Di PintoAlfredo Canale
Anita Zagaria
Anita ZagariaAnna Schifato
Franco Interlenghi
Franco InterlenghiDon Saverio
Biagio Pelligra
Biagio Pelligra'O Professore's Father
Maria Carta
Maria CartaMadre

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