What is The Professor?
The Professor is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Release date
- Sep 12, 1986
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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The Professor is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A convicted murderer builds an empire from inside a Neapolitan prison.”
- Compelling rise-from-prison power story
- Deep dive into Naples' criminal underworld
- Strong crime drama tone
- Nearly three‑hour runtime may test patience
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas about power and imprisonment.
The film features violent criminal themes and is suited for mature audiences.
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What is the main premise of "The Professor"?
It follows young Franco, imprisoned for murder, who rises to become the feared "Professor" controlling Naples' underworld from behind bars.
When was the film released?
It was released in Italy on 12 September 1986.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes.
Who is the central character?
The central character is a young man named Franco, who becomes known as the "Professor".