

Drama · Thriller
Overview
Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his moral commitment prevents him from circumventing the law and the social order it protects.
Top Cast


Gian Maria Volonté
Gian Maria Volonté
Dottore
Gian Maria Volonté
Dottore


Florinda Bolkan
Florinda Bolkan
Augusta Terzi
Florinda Bolkan
Augusta Terzi


Gianni Santuccio
Gianni Santuccio
Police Prefect
Gianni Santuccio
Police Prefect


Orazio Orlando
Orazio Orlando
Biglia
Orazio Orlando
Biglia


Sergio Tramonti
Sergio Tramonti
Antonio Pace
Sergio Tramonti
Antonio Pace


Arturo Dominici
Arturo Dominici
Mangani
Arturo Dominici
Mangani


Aldo Rendine
Aldo Rendine
Nicola Panunzio
Aldo Rendine
Nicola Panunzio


Massimo Foschi
Massimo Foschi
Augusta's Husband
Massimo Foschi
Augusta's Husband


Aleka Paizi
Aleka Paizi
Governess
Aleka Paizi
Governess


Vittorio Duse
Vittorio Duse
Canes
Vittorio Duse
Canes
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