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Confessions of a Police Captain
A police captain arranges the release of a criminally insane prisoner, who soon winds up dead. When the District Attorney takes on the case, he uncovers corruption in the department and vows to take down the man who's responsible.
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Plot Summary
In Palermo, Sicily, a police captain is investigating a series of murders that seem connected to organized crime. As he delves deeper, he uncovers corruption that reaches high levels of the police force and the government. He finds himself increasingly isolated and in danger as he attempts to expose the truth and bring the criminals to justice.
Critical Reception
Confessions of a Police Captain was generally well-received by critics for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and exploration of corruption. It's considered a solid entry in the Italian poliziottesco genre, praised for its gritty realism and complex narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful plot and gritty depiction of crime and corruption in Italy.
The film effectively portrays the moral compromises and dangers faced by an honest cop.
Franco Nero delivers a compelling performance as the dedicated, yet embattled, police captain.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's engaging storyline and its unflinching look at the mafia's influence. Many appreciate the historical context and the cat-and-mouse dynamic between the police and criminals.
Fun Fact
The film is also known by its Italian title, 'Confessione di un commissario di polizia, di cittadino, di un uomo'.
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