The Professor
“The man who taught the Godfather”
1986•18•2h 51m•7.1•Released
CrimeDrama
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
Writer
Massimo De Rita, Giuseppe Tornatore
Languages
Italian
Studio
Titanus
Cast
Ben Gazzara
'O Professore di Vesuviano
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
Biagio Pelligra
'O Professore's Father
Maria Carta
Madre
Lino Troisi
Don Antonio 'O Malacarne
Marcello Bari
Sergio Boccalatte
Gennaro Di Domenico
Cloris Brosca
Cettina
Maria Antonia Capotorto
Verzella Clan Member
Production
Company
Titanus
Company
Reteitalia
Company
Arlac Film
Producer
Goffredo Lombardo
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