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Chronicle of a Homicide (1972): Cast

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Chronicle of a Homicide is a 1972 crime drama directed by Mauro Bolognini, starring Luigi Diberti as Massimo Trotti, Martin Balsam and Valentina Cortese. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Chronicle of a Homicide (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Mauro Bolognini
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chronicle of a Homicide About?

The premise of Chronicle of a Homicide without spoilers.

Set in Rome, a violent clash breaks out when demonstrators of striking laborers are joined by students, and both a police officer and a student are killed. The investigating magistrate, working with two commissioners, favors the police version of events: the student was killed by one of the laborers, while the officer’s death is attributed to Massimo Trotti.

Chronicle of a Homicide Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • criminal investigation
  • female nudity
  • magistrate
  • police arrest
  • female topless nudity
  • attorney
  • morgue
  • father son conflict
  • father son relationship
  • police officer killed
  • brass knuckles
  • guitar
+26 more
  • police interrogation
  • political strife
  • violent demonstration
  • student demonstration
  • architecture student
  • student politics
  • battle against the system
  • 1970s
  • rome italy
  • italy
  • poliziottesco
  • student
  • destroying evidence
  • resignation
  • breach of confidentiality
  • eyewitness
  • police raid
  • information leak
  • accidental killing
  • policeman as villain
  • killed by a policeman
  • domineering mother
  • mother disapproves of girlfriend
  • anarchist
  • political activism
  • long title
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Cast & crew

Chronicle of a Homicide Cast & Characters

Luigi Diberti leads the cast as Massimo Trotti, with Martin Balsam as Giudice Aldo Sola and Valentina Cortese as Luisa Sola. Directed by Mauro Bolognini; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mauro Bolognini

More films directed by Mauro Bolognini: The Venetian Woman, Lady of the Camelias, Where Are You Going on Holiday? and Black Journal.

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FAQ

Chronicle of a Homicide FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chronicle of a Homicide, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chronicle of a Homicide?

Chronicle of a Homicide runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Chronicle of a Homicide released?

Chronicle of a Homicide was released on February 4, 1972.

Who directed Chronicle of a Homicide?

Chronicle of a Homicide was directed by Mauro Bolognini.

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Who is in the cast of Chronicle of a Homicide?

Chronicle of a Homicide stars Luigi Diberti as Massimo Trotti, Martin Balsam as Giudice Aldo Sola and Valentina Cortese as Luisa Sola, among 10 credited actors.

Does Chronicle of a Homicide have a post-credit scene?

No. Chronicle of a Homicide has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Chronicle of a Homicide in?

The original language of Chronicle of a Homicide is Italian.

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