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Illustrious Corpses

1976Movie2 h 1 minPG

Thriller
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–87%

An intriguing, layered thriller movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A detective is assigned to investigate the mysterious murders of some Supreme Court judges.

Feels like

  • Italian Cinema
  • Political Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Crime Investigation
  • Social Commentary
  • 1970s Italy
  • Conspiracy
  • Atmospheric

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Francesco Rosi
Written by
Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Leonardo Sciascia
Produced by
Alberto Grimaldi
Music by
Piero Piccioni

Everyone

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Facts

February 12, 1976 · 2 h 1 min · PG

Released
February 12, 1976
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

The Bad Guy Wins, Chalk Outline, Conversation Cut +9

  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Chalk Outline
  • Conversation Cut
  • Dead Guy on Display
  • Dies Wide Open
  • False Flag Operation
  • Frame-Up
  • The Hero Dies
  • Leg Focus
  • Monochrome Past
  • Shower of Angst
  • Voiceover Letter

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Illustrious Corpses?"

Questions about Illustrious Corpses

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Illustrious Corpses?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Illustrious Corpses worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Illustrious Corpses okay for kids?

PGViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Illustrious Corpses?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Illustrious Corpses in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.