Elio Petri

Born: 1929-01-29

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Biography

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).

Known For

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
High Infidelity
Morceaux de Cannes
The 10th Victim
Tokyo Olympiad
South Wind
One Way or Another
We Still Kill the Old Way
The Monsters
Piece of the Sky

Top Movie Credits

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion Screenstory
High Infidelity Director
Morceaux de Cannes
The 10th Victim Screenplay
Tokyo Olympiad Thanks
South Wind Screenplay
One Way or Another Screenplay
We Still Kill the Old Way Screenplay
The Monsters Screenplay
Piece of the Sky Screenplay