Confessions of a Police Captain 1971

Overview

Confessions of a Police Captain is a 1971 Italian crime and drama film directed by Damiano Damiani. The production was co-written by Damiani and features a cast including Franco Nero, Martin Balsam, Marilù Tolo, and Claudio Gora. The film is also known by its Italian title, Confessione di un commissario di polizia al procuratore della repubblica. Set in the corruption-stricken city of Palermo, the narrative follows a cynical police captain who engages in underhanded efforts to capture an elusive mobster. The plot begins when the captain arranges the release of a criminally insane prisoner, who is subsequently found dead. This event draws the scrutiny of an idealistic district attorney, who takes on the case and begins to uncover deep-seated corruption within the police department. The district attorney subsequently vows to take down the individual responsible for these actions. The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes and received a United States release on August 16, 1974. It is categorized within the crime and drama genres.