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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

  • October 16, 1970
  • 111 min.
  • Drama, Thriller
  • Italy
Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his moral commitment prevents him from circumventing the law and the social order it protects.

Original title: Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto

4

nominations

75%

winning rate

3

wins

Academy Awards #44 - 1972

Award People Status
Best Original Screenplay Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro —
0 win for 1 nomination

Academy Awards #43 - 1971

Award People Status
Best International Feature Film — Winner
1 win for 1 nomination

Cannes Film Festival #23 - 1970

Award People Status
Special Jury Prize [Main Competition] Elio Petri Winner
FIPRESCI Prize [Main Competition] Elio Petri Winner
2 wins for 2 nominations
Poster for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion