Where to Watch In the Name of the Italian People
- Antonio Ca' ZorziDecember 1, 2025Italian social comedy targeting the rampant bullies and corrupt entrepreneurs who made quick money during Italy’s postwar boom. They are confronted by a judge who still believes in a fairer society and sees his role as a way to defend it. Around them unfolds the story of a young and beautiful prostitute whose death — after being used and abused by all — exposes the country’s moral decay beneath the humour and satire.
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In the Name of the Italian People was released on December 18, 1971.
In the Name of the Italian People was directed by Dino Risi.
In the Name of the Italian People has a runtime of 1h 39m.
In the Name of the Italian People was produced by Edmondo Amati.
A judge investigates the death of a young woman, possibly a murder. He suspects a famous industry tycoon with high political connections. But to what extent do the latter's lies and frauds influence the magistrate's opinion?
The key characters in In the Name of the Italian People are Mariano Bonifazi (Ugo Tognazzi), Lorenzo Santenocito (Vittorio Gassman), Silvana Lazzorini (Ely Galleani).
In the Name of the Italian People is a Comedy, Mystery, Crime film.
In the Name of the Italian People has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10.