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Open Doors

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In 1930s Italy, Tommaso Scalia (Ennio Fantastichini) commits a triple homicide, and the public, the newly instated fascist leaders and Tommaso himself all believe the death penalty is the only answer. Judge Vito Di Francesco (Gian Maria Volonte) is put on the case, though, and he doesn't believe in capital punishment. As the judge remains determined to see that Tommaso gets a proper trial, he infuriates members of Mussolini's regime -- and finds his own life at risk.

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Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 01/21/2023
Those who have doubts will be left doubting after this rigged and hardly convincing cyclical. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 02/21/2011
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Gianni Amelio's Italian crime drama, which makes a strong case against capital punishment, was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 07/20/2003
A film that will speak to those who are opposed to the death penalty Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/06/2012 Great drama that I think is accentuated by its placement within the Fascist area of Italian history which has been somewhat avoided in film..or at least the films that I have seen. Capital punishment debated under extreme circumstances. See more 02/21/2009 This movie is a hard one to watch especially because of the very violent beginning, but if you go through that you find a story within the story that is deep of significance, beautiful on a cinematographic level, interesting as historic view, and much more. Watch it and you'll see what I mean. See more 01/01/2009 Gian Maria Volonte' e Ennio Fantastichini straordinari in un film intenso e di grande impegno civile, dove i silenzi pesano come macigni. A great and intense Italian drama not to be missed. See more 10/17/2008 Amelio's adaptation of Sciascia's novella, is a beautiful and civilized film. Volonte is an italian Olivier in the lead role. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gianni Amelio

Director

Gian Maria Volonté

Judge Vito Di Francesco

Renato Carpentieri

Consolo

Ennio Fantastichini

Tommaso Scalia

Vitalba Andrea

Rosa Scalia

Renzo Giovampietro

President Sanna
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Movie Info

Synopsis In 1930s Italy, Tommaso Scalia (Ennio Fantastichini) commits a triple homicide, and the public, the newly instated fascist leaders and Tommaso himself all believe the death penalty is the only answer. Judge Vito Di Francesco (Gian Maria Volonte) is put on the case, though, and he doesn't believe in capital punishment. As the judge remains determined to see that Tommaso gets a proper trial, he infuriates members of Mussolini's regime -- and finds his own life at risk.
Director
Gianni Amelio
Producer
Angelo Rizzoli
Distributor
Orion Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 27, 1990, Original
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.7K
Runtime
1h 49m