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Detective Montalbano

Original title: Il commissario Montalbano
  • TV Series
  • 1999–20211999–2021
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,135
745
Detective Montalbano (1999)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Detective Montalbano solves crimes in Sicily.Detective Montalbano solves crimes in Sicily.Detective Montalbano solves crimes in Sicily.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,135
745
  • Stars
    • Luca Zingaretti
    • Peppino Mazzotta
    • Angelo Russo
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  • Stars
    • Luca Zingaretti
    • Peppino Mazzotta
    • Angelo Russo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 36User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

    Episodes37

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    Isabell Sollman and Luca Zingaretti in Detective Montalbano (1999)
    Luca Zingaretti in The Cat and the Goldfinch (2002)
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    Peppino Mazzotta and Luca Zingaretti in The Cat and the Goldfinch (2002)
    Peppino Mazzotta and Luca Zingaretti in The Cat and the Goldfinch (2002)
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    Luca Zingaretti
    Luca Zingaretti
    • Commissario Salvo Montalbanoas Commissario Salvo Montalbano
    37 episodes37 eps • 1999–2021
    Peppino Mazzotta
    Peppino Mazzotta
    • Ispettore Giuseppe Fazioas Ispettore Giuseppe Fazio…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1999–2021
    Angelo Russo
    • Agente Catarellaas Agente Catarella…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1999–2021
    Cesare Bocci
    • Mimì Augelloas Mimì Augello…
    36 episodes36 eps • 1999–2021
    Davide Lo Verde
    • Agente Galluzzoas Agente Galluzzo…
    31 episodes31 eps • 1999–2020
    Roberto Nobile
    Roberto Nobile
    • Nicolò Zitoas Nicolò Zito…
    29 episodes29 eps • 1999–2019
    Marcello Perracchio
    • Dottor Pasquanoas Dottor Pasquano
    28 episodes28 eps • 1999–2017
    Luigi Caruso
    • Carusoas Caruso
    22 episodes22 eps • 2005–2020
    Rosario Spata19 episodes19 eps • 2005–2020
    Giovanni Guardiano
    Giovanni Guardiano
    • Jacomuzzias Jacomuzzi
    15 episodes15 eps • 1999–2020
    Aldo Messineo
    • Enzoas Enzo
    15 episodes15 eps • 2011–2021
    Raniela Ragonese
    • Enzo's wifeas Enzo's wife…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2001–2021
    Giacinto Ferro
    • Questore Bonetti Alderighias Questore Bonetti Alderighi
    12 episodes12 eps • 1999–2017
    Sonia Bergamasco
    Sonia Bergamasco
    • Livia Burlandoas Livia Burlando
    11 episodes11 eps • 2016–2021
    Isabell Sollman
    • Ingrid Sjöströmas Ingrid Sjöström
    9 episodes9 eps • 2000–2017
    Katharina Böhm
    Katharina Böhm
    • Livia Burlandoas Livia Burlando
    8 episodes8 eps • 1999–2002
    Marco Cavallaro
    • Tortorellaas Tortorella
    8 episodes8 eps • 2002–2006
    Carmela Gentile
    • Beatrice Di Leoas Beatrice Di Leo
    8 episodes8 eps • 2001–2011
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    • Trivia
      Although he is a fan of the show, Montalbano creator Andrea Camilleri has openly stated that Luca Zingaretti's characterization differs somewhat from how he had originally envisioned the character. Camilleri poked fun at this in one of the books, where it's acknowledged that the TV series exists in the Montalbano universe. Specifically, Montalbano himself states that, unlike Zingaretti (who's also 11 years younger), he has a full head of hair.
    • Connections
      Featured in Montalbano and Me: Andrea Camilleri (2014)

    User reviews36

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    Top review
    10/10
    Like eating a delicious Italian meal and wanting more
    Love detective mystery dramas and non-English/American ones also fascinate me. 'Inspector Montalbano' is one of the best and most entertaining examples. It is not easy breathing freshness into a well-worn genre but 'Inspector Montalbano manages to do so with aplomb.

    Watching 'Inspector Montalbano' is, as said in my review summary and one that to me is apt, like eating a delicious Italian meal that immensely satisfies and leaves you wanting more. There may be very familiar tropes, but in a way it's inevitable and doesn't detract from the enjoyment at all. A couple of stories (like last night's "The Mud Pyramid") may not be as engrossing as most others, or have the most logical, easy-to-follow-entirely plots or the most cooked-all-the-way-through denouements, but this doesn't matter when far outweighed by the rest of the show being so good.

    If you love all things Italian (with them having some of the best scenery, food and music of any country) and love detective mystery dramas, 'Inspector Montalbano' will be right up your alley most likely. It's beautifully shot always and the scenery is stunning, making those who've never been to Italy want to book a holiday there as soon as possible. The music is never over-bearing or low-key with a nice atmosphere and flavour.

    Scripts are always tautly written and infused with beautifully balanced and hilarious humour. The subtitles are not hard to follow, while the cases are absorbing and rarely feel convoluted while suitably challenging the viewer. The characters may be stereotypes but well-written ones, especially one of the most fascinating foreign detective mystery dramas titular characters there is to me and the scene-stealing Catarella (hilarious comic relief but more than that).

    Acting is terrific, especially from Luca Zigaretti who is a treasure in the title role. Angelo Russo's comic timing is a refreshing and always perfectly timed joy. Direction is always paced beautifully and tight while sometimes appropriately deliberate.

    Overall, brilliant. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1999 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • MHz Networks (United States)
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • El comisario Montalbano
    • Filming locations
      • Punta Secca, Santa Croce Camerina, Ragusa, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Palomar
      • Rai Fiction
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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