The Professor(1986)
“The man who taught the Godfather”
Overview
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Studio
Titanus
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
as
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
2h 51m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Titanus • Reteitalia • Arlac Film
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Where can I watch The Professor?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Professor (1986).
What is The Professor about?▼
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
Who directed The Professor?▼
The Professor was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and released in 1986. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is The Professor?▼
The Professor has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
Who stars in The Professor?▼
The cast of The Professor includes 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 and more.
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