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Open Doors

Play trailer Open Doors R Released Sep 27, 1990 1h 49m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Kathleen Maher Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Those who have doubts will be left doubting after this rigged and hardly convincing cyclical. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 21, 2023 Full Review 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. Rated: B Feb 21, 2011 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A film that will speak to those who are opposed to the death penalty Jul 20, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Amelio's adaptation of Sciascia's novella, is a beautiful and civilized film. Volonte is an italian Olivier in the lead role. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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