Porte Aperte (Open Doors) (1989)
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79% of users liked it
(128 ratings)
Set during the Mussolini years, Open Doors stars Gian Maria Volonte as an old-line judge. Volonte tries to remain faithful to the letter of the law, despite the "improvements" made by the Fascists. His insistence upon justice over dogma results in government reprimands, and ultimately… More Set during the Mussolini years, Open Doors stars Gian Maria Volonte as an old-line judge. Volonte tries to remain faithful to the letter of the law, despite the "improvements" made by the Fascists. His insistence upon justice over dogma results in government reprimands, and ultimately poses a threat to Volonte's well-being. The honesty vs. corruption theme transcends the film's period settings, resulting in an allegorical masterpiece that has significance in any country, any time. Open Doors was a nominee for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Gianni Amelio
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Mar 29, 1990 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Gianni Amelio's Italian crime drama, which makes a strong case against capital punishment, was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A film that will speak to those who are opposed to the death penalty
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Cast
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Gian Maria Volonté
as Vito Di Francesco
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Renato Carpentieri
as Consolo
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Ennio Fantastichini
as Tommaso Scalia
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Renzo Giovampietro
as Presidente Sanna
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Lidia Alfonsi
as Marchesa Spadafora
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Vitalba Andrea
as Rosa Scalia
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Pietro Bertone
as Giurato
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Silverio Blasi
as Procuratore
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Turi Catanzaro
as Giurato
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Francesco Gabriele
as Giurato
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Domenico Gennaro
as Turi
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Cinzia Insinga
as Nora
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Nino Isaia
as Vecchio Dell'Ospizio
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Giancarlo Kory
as Vincenzo
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Maria Lauretta
as Signora Sanna
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Fabrizio Mendola
as Leonardo
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Sara Micalizzi
as Suora
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Tuccio Musumeci
as Spadafora
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Roberto Nobile
as Speciale
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Tony Palazzo
as Autista
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Giacomo Piperno
as Pupplico Ministero
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Melita Poma
as Signorina Casa Sanna
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Gigliola Raja
as Maestra
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Mimmo Salvo
as Lo Prete
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Eleonora Schinina
as Carmelina
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Francesco Sineri
as Peppuccio
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Maria Spadola
as Antonia
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Luigi Stefanachi
as Professor Sciuti
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Orazio Stracuzzi
as Colao
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Egidio Termine
as Fascista
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Nicola Vigilante
as Giurato
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Paolo Volpicelli
as Don Michele
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Vittorio Zarfati
as Cancelliere
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Agostino Zumbo
as Segretario Presidente
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Niccola Badalucco
as Canillo
