Open Doors (1990): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Open Doors is a 1990 drama directed by Gianni Amelio, starring Ennio Fantastichini as Tommaso Scalìa, Vitalba Andrea and Tuccio Musumeci. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $123,470 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Gianni Amelio
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Erre Produzioni
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Open Doors About?
The premise of Open Doors without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tommaso Scalia murders three people: his former superior who dismissed him, the man who took his job, and his own wife. Seeking a swift trial and prompt execution, he is confronted by an earnest, principled assistant judge who, opposed to capital punishment, searches for a way to spare him from the death penalty.
Open Doors Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- political drama
- courtroom drama
- period film
- politics
- murder investigation
- investigation
- murder case
- revenge murder
- investigating judge
- judge
- death penalty
- capital punishment
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- moral choice
- italian fascist
- italian fascism
- fascist regime
- reference to benito mussolini
- palermo italy
- year 1937
- 1930s
- italy
- courtroom
- based on novel
Open Doors Cast & Characters
Ennio Fantastichini leads the cast as Tommaso Scalìa, with Vitalba Andrea as Rosa Scalia and Tuccio Musumeci as Avv. Spatafora. Directed by Gianni Amelio; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gianni Amelio
- Ennio Fantastichini as Tommaso Scalìa
- Vitalba Andrea as Rosa Scalia
- Tuccio Musumeci as Avv. Spatafora
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Gian Maria Volonté as Giudice Vito Di Francesco
Also Starring in Open Doors
· 21 more- Renato Carpentieri Consolo
- Orazio Stracuzzi Avv. Colao
- Roberto Nobile ragioniere
- Giacomo Piperno Procuratore
- Francesco Gabriele giurato
- Vittorio Zarfati il cancelliere
- Lidia Alfonsi Marchesa Anna Pironti
- Domenico Gennaro uomo al cimitero
- Renzo Giovampietro Presidente Sanna
- Silverio Blasi procuratore
- Pietro Bertone giurato
- Tony Palazzo l'autista
- Turi Catanzaro giurato
- Nicola Vigilante Giurato
- Giancarlo Kory Vincenzo
- Sara Micalizzi suora
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- Francesco Sineri Peppuccio
- Antonio Appierto Lo Prete
- Nicola Badalucco Dr. Canillo
- Fabrizio Mendola Leonardo
- Paolo Volpicelli Don Michele
Open Doors Plot Summary
What happens in Open Doors from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1936, Palermo is the backdrop for a shocking act: Tommaso Scalia, Ennio Fantastichini, a former judicial officer, brutally murders the former top lawyer Spatafora, Tuccio Musumeci, who had helped secure his dismissal, along with a colleague tied to a fascist organization, before turning himself in to the police. The public demands Scalia’s execution, and the justice system, aligned with Mussolini’s regime, is eager to comply. However, a juror named Vito Di Francesco, Gian Maria Volonté, opposed to capital punishment, tries to uncover the true motives behind the crimes through subtle questioning of witnesses. Throughout the trial, he clashes not only with the prosecutor and court officials, who prioritize strict adherence to state laws even at the expense of humanity, but also faces hostility from the defendant himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Open Doors, scene by scene
Open Doors Box Office
Open Doors grossed $123,470 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$123.5K
- US & Canada
- $123.5K
Open Doors Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Åpne dører” and “Offene Türen”.
- Also known as
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- Åpne dører
- Offene Türen
- Puertas abiertas
- AS PORTAS DA JUSTIÇA
- 오픈 도어스
- Portes ouvertes
- 放开心胸
- Открытые двери
- Öppna dörrar
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Open Doors FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Open Doors, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Open Doors?
Open Doors runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Open Doors released?
Open Doors was released on March 29, 1990.
Who directed Open Doors?
Open Doors was directed by Gianni Amelio.
More films by Gianni Amelio Who is in the cast of Open Doors?
Open Doors stars Ennio Fantastichini as Tommaso Scalìa, Vitalba Andrea as Rosa Scalia and Tuccio Musumeci as Avv. Spatafora, among 25 credited actors.
How much did Open Doors make at the box office?
Open Doors grossed $123,470 worldwide.
Does Open Doors have a post-credit scene?
No. Open Doors has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Open Doors in?
The original language of Open Doors is Italian.
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