The Professor

VM14
2h 44m
1986
7.114 /10 (123)

The man who taught the Godfather

Overview

An imprisoned murderer carries out a violent bid for control of Naples' underworld crime syndicate.

Country : Italy
Languages : Italiano
Released Date: 1986-09-12

Top Billed Cast

Ben Gazzara

'O Professore di Vesuviano

Laura del Sol

Rosaria

Leo Gullotta

Police Commissioner Iervolino

Marzio Honorato

Salvatore Lo Russo

Luciano Bartoli

Ciro Perrella

Nicola Di Pinto

Alfredo Canale

Anita Zagaria

Anna Schifato

Franco Interlenghi

Don Saverio

Biagio Pelligra

'O Professore's Father

Maria Carta

Madre

Lino Troisi

Don Antonio 'O Malacarne

Marcello Bari

Sergio Boccalatte

Gennaro Di Domenico

Cloris Brosca

Cettina

Maria Antonia Capotorto

Verzella Clan Member

Aldo Castaldo

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