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Una pura formalità

  • 19941994
  • SS
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Una pura formalità (1994)
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Onoff is a famous writer who hasn't published any new books for quite some time and has become a recluse. When he is picked up by the police one stormy night, without any identification, out... Read allOnoff is a famous writer who hasn't published any new books for quite some time and has become a recluse. When he is picked up by the police one stormy night, without any identification, out of breath and running madly, without clear memory of recent events, the Inspector is susp... Read allOnoff is a famous writer who hasn't published any new books for quite some time and has become a recluse. When he is picked up by the police one stormy night, without any identification, out of breath and running madly, without clear memory of recent events, the Inspector is suspicious. Through interrogatory dialectic, the head of this lonely, isolated, broken-down po... Read all

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
12K
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POPULARITY
20,969
1,712
  • Director
    • Giuseppe Tornatore
  • Writers
    • Giuseppe Tornatore(story and screenplay)
    • Pascal Quignard(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Gérard Depardieu
    • Roman Polanski
    • Sergio Rubini
Top credits
  • Director
    • Giuseppe Tornatore
  • Writers
    • Giuseppe Tornatore(story and screenplay)
    • Pascal Quignard(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Gérard Depardieu
    • Roman Polanski
    • Sergio Rubini
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 51User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

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    A Pure Formality
    Trailer 1:38
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    Una pura formalità (1994)
    Una pura formalità (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu and Roman Polanski in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Roman Polanski in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Roman Polanski and Sergio Rubini in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, and Sergio Rubini in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Tano Cimarosa in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu in Una pura formalità (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu in Una pura formalità (1994)

    Top cast

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    Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu
    • Onoff
    Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski
    • Inspector
    Sergio Rubini
    Sergio Rubini
    • Andre, the Young Policeman
    Nicola Di Pinto
    Nicola Di Pinto
    • Captain
    Tano Cimarosa
    Tano Cimarosa
    • Servant
    Paolo Lombardi
    • Marshall
    Maria Rosa Spagnolo
    • Paula
    Alberto Sironi
    Alberto Sironi
    Giovanni Morricone
    Mahdi Kraiem
    Massimo Vanni
    Massimo Vanni
    Sebastiano Filocamo
    Timothy Martin
    Timothy Martin
    • Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Giuseppe Tornatore
    • Writers
      • Giuseppe Tornatore(story and screenplay) (dialogue)
      • Pascal Quignard(dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Andre, the Young Policeman: An idea for a new book?

      Onoff: You don't write because you have an idea, but because you can't do anything else.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Casper/Mad Love/Braveheart/Johnny Mnemonic/A Pure Formality (1995)
    • Soundtracks
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      Music by Andrea Morricone and Ennio Morricone

      Lyrics by Pascal Quignard and Giuseppe Tornatore

      Performed by Gérard Depardieu

    User reviews51

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    10/10
    Excellent psychological drama with an unexpected twist.
    This movie is one of the best psychological dramas I have ever seen. The unexpected twist at the end of the story will leave you shocked for many hours,may be days. Even though the story takes place in one place,and it is pretty much a play of two actors, those actors-Gérard Depardieu and Roman Polanski-actors of a world class, make it a powerful performance. The previous reviewer noted that "you expect it to get more and more tense as it goes along; unfortunately, that doesn't happen". That is true to some respect-movie lovers looking for some action may get disappointed. However, the brilliant, clever screenplay written by Giuseppe Tornatore will make you wonder and worry with the main character without even a clue on what was happening to him. This movie is absolutely brilliant. It will take a special place in my collection.
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    • ana_kon1
    • May 1, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 1994 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Official site
      • Sony
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Keskiyön totuus
    • Filming locations
      • Santo Stefano di Sessanio, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
      • DD Productions
      • Film Par Film
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $190,749
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,639
      • May 29, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $190,749
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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