The Professor (1986)

1986 · 171 min · Crime, Drama

Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Starring Ben Gazzara, Laura del Sol, Leo Gullotta, Marzio Honorato and Luciano Bartoli.

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