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The Facts of Murder

Original title: Un maledetto imbroglio
  • 19591959
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.2K
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Un maledetto imbroglio (1959)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A police detective and his team attempt to solve two crimes committed within a day of each other in neighboring apartment rooms.A police detective and his team attempt to solve two crimes committed within a day of each other in neighboring apartment rooms.A police detective and his team attempt to solve two crimes committed within a day of each other in neighboring apartment rooms.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Pietro Germi
  • Writers
    • Alfredo Giannetti(screenplay)
    • Ennio De Concini(screenplay)
    • Pietro Germi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pietro Germi
    • Claudia Cardinale
    • Franco Fabrizi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Pietro Germi
  • Writers
    • Alfredo Giannetti(screenplay)
    • Ennio De Concini(screenplay)
    • Pietro Germi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pietro Germi
    • Claudia Cardinale
    • Franco Fabrizi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations

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    Pietro Germi in Un maledetto imbroglio (1959)
    Claudia Cardinale and Nino Castelnuovo in Un maledetto imbroglio (1959)
    Claudia Cardinale, Pietro Germi, and Eleonora Rossi Drago in Un maledetto imbroglio (1959)
    Claudia Cardinale, Franco Fabrizi, Cristina Gaioni, Pietro Germi, Claudio Gora, Eleonora Rossi Drago, and Saro Urzì in Un maledetto imbroglio (1959)
    Un maledetto imbroglio (1959)

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    Pietro Germi
    Pietro Germi
    • Il Dott. Ingravalloas Il Dott. Ingravallo
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • La Servettaas La Servetta
    Franco Fabrizi
    Franco Fabrizi
    • Il Cuginoas Il Cugino
    Cristina Gaioni
    Cristina Gaioni
    • La Mattaas La Matta
    Claudio Gora
    Claudio Gora
    • Il Maritoas Il Marito
    Eleonora Rossi Drago
    Eleonora Rossi Drago
    • L'Assassinataas L'Assassinata
    Saro Urzì
    Saro Urzì
    • Il Maresciallo P.S.as Il Maresciallo P.S.
    Nino Castelnuovo
    Nino Castelnuovo
    • L'Elettricistaas L'Elettricista
    Ildebrando Santafe
    • Lo Strano Comm. Anzalonias Lo Strano Comm. Anzaloni
    • (as Ildebrando Santafé)
    Peppino De Martino
    • Il Dott. Fumias Il Dott. Fumi
    Silla Bettini
    • Il Brigadiere Oresteas Il Brigadiere Oreste
    • (as Silla)
    Rosolino Bua
    • Il Parroco dei 4 Santias Il Parroco dei 4 Santi
    Loretta Capitoli
    • Camilla la Beduinaas Camilla la Beduina
    Nanda De Santis
    • Zumira la Sdentataas Zumira la Sdentata
    Gianni Musy
    • 1° Ladro (Retalli)as 1° Ladro (Retalli)
    Toni Ucci
    Toni Ucci
    • 2° Ladro (Er Patata)as 2° Ladro (Er Patata)
    Antonio Gradoli
    Antonio Gradoli
    • Maresciallo dei Carabinieri Marcianoas Maresciallo dei Carabinieri Marciano
    Vittorio Scarabello
    • Director
      • Pietro Germi
    • Writers
      • Alfredo Giannetti(screenplay)
      • Ennio De Concini(screenplay)
      • Pietro Germi(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The murder takes place at 44 Piazza Farnese in Rome, Italy.
    • Goofs
      The cameraman is clearly visible on the left of the frame in the actual murder scene.
    • Alternate versions
      A restored version has been released in 1999, edited by Vincenzo Verzini.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cinema forever - Capolavori salvati (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Sinnò me moro
      Written by Carlo Rustichelli (as C. Rustichelli)
      Performed by Alida Chelli

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    An Italian masterpiece!
    This is really a overlooked masterpiece! Germi made a terrific movie from the difficult Gadda's novel. One of his greatest films, together with "Divorzio all'Italiana" e "Il Ferroviere". The acting, especially Germi's, is perfect, and the rythm he impressed to the movie is unique, a sad ballad with soft humor touches. This movie make me proud to be italian and make me a little less ashamed of the contemporary italian cinema. Take a look at this gem and you'll understand!!
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    4
    • dimricc
    • May 27, 2002

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    • Release date
      • June 30, 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Cinjenice o ubistvu
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Riama Film
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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