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title: "Illustrious Corpses"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/illustrious-corpses-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62789
imdb_id: "tt0074262"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 111
content_rating: "PG"
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# Illustrious Corpses (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/illustrious-corpses-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Illustrious Corpses
Year: 1976
Release Date (US): 02/12/1976
Genre: Thriller
Rating: PG
Runtime: 2h 1m
Synopsis: A detective is assigned to investigate the mysterious murders of some Supreme Court judges.
The film Illustrious Corpses was released in the United States on February 12, 1976. It is classified as a thriller and has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute. The movie is rated PG. The plot follows a detective who is assigned to investigate the mysterious murders of some Supreme Court judges.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Francesco Rosi
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lino Ventura** as *Inspector Amerigo Rogas*
- **Tino Carraro** as *Chief of Police*
- **Marcel Bozzuffi** as *The Lazy*
- **Paolo Bonacelli** as *Dr. Maxia*
- **Alain Cuny** as *Judge Rasto*
- **Maria Carta** as *Madame Cres*
- **Luigi Pistilli** as *Cusan*
- **Tina Aumont** as *The Prostitute*
- **Renato Salvatori** as *Police Commissioner*
- **Paolo Graziosi** as *Galano*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Illustrious Corpses online?
Illustrious Corpses is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Illustrious Corpses worth watching?
Illustrious Corpses holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 111 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Illustrious Corpses and when was it released?
Illustrious Corpses is a feature film with a runtime of 121 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Illustrious Corpses?
Illustrious Corpses was directed by Francesco Rosi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Illustrious Corpses — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62789)
- [Illustrious Corpses](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80557)

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