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The Professor
“The man who taught the Godfather”
7.1 / 10• 1986• 2h 51m•NR• Italian
CrimeDrama
Storyline
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
Cast & Crew
Ben Gazzara
'O Professore di Vesuviano
Lead
Laura del Sol
Rosaria
Leo Gullotta
Police Commissioner Iervolino
Marzio Honorato
Salvatore Lo Russo
Luciano Bartoli
Ciro Perrella
Nicola Di Pinto
Alfredo Canale
Anita Zagaria
Anna Schifato
Franco Interlenghi
Don Saverio
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Giuseppe Tornatore's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Professor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
