---
title: "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/investigation-of-a-citizen-above-suspicion-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26451
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/investigation-of-a-citizen-above-suspicion-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Vera Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A senior police officer commits a crime and tests whether his department will charge him."

### Why Watch
- Critically acclaimed and award-winning work
- Explores themes of corruption and social order

### Caveats & Content Note
- Features a heinous crime and satire on corruption
- Deals with Kafkaesque themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with a heinous crime and high-office corruption with a black-humored satirical tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, satirical, thriller, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Elio Petri
- **Networks / Studios**: Vera Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gian Maria Volonté** as *Dottore*
- **Florinda Bolkan** as *Augusta Terzi*
- **Gianni Santuccio** as *Police Prefect*
- **Orazio Orlando** as *Biglia*
- **Sergio Tramonti** as *Antonio Pace*
- **Arturo Dominici** as *Mangani*
- **Aldo Rendine** as *Nicola Panunzio*
- **Massimo Foschi** as *Augusta's Husband*
- **Aleka Paizi** as *Governess*
- **Vittorio Duse** as *Canes*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A senior police officer in Rome commits a crime and exposes incriminating evidence to test the legal system.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
It is a drama, thriller, and black-humored satire.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It is directed by Elio Petri.

### Q: Where is the film set?
The film is set in Rome, Italy.

### Q: What type of character is the main figure?
The main figure is a top police officer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26451)
- [Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investigation_of_a_Citizen_Above_Suspicion)
- [Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) | The…](https://www.criterion.com/films/27911-investigation-of-a-citizen-above-suspicion)
- [Investigation.Of.A.Citizen.Above.Suspicion.1970 | Videos…](https://vimeo.com/665010748)
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