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The Professor

1986Movie2 h 51 min

CrimeDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A brutally violent, tense crime movie about crime and society, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The man who taught the Godfather

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

Feels like

  • Italian Crime Drama
  • Mafia Epic
  • Underworld Power Struggle
  • Gritty Realism
  • Character Study
  • Prison Drama
  • Political Corruption
  • Organized Crime
  • Intense & Brutal

Cast

24 of 78

Crew

Directed by
Giuseppe Tornatore
Written by
Giuseppe Tornatore, Massimo De Rita, Giuseppe Marrazzo
Produced by
Goffredo Lombardo
Music by
Nicola Piovani

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 12, 1986 · 2 h 51 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 12, 1986
Runtime
2 h 51 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Professor?"

Questions about The Professor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Professor worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Professor?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Professor in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.