The Facts of Murder

Inspector Ingravallo has been called to a Roman apartment building to investigate a robbery. Once there, he questions the tenants but soon realises something is amiss. As the investigation progresses a simple robbery leads to a murder case… Directed by and starring Pietro Germi (The Railroad Man) as the growling inspector, The Facts of Murder was loosely adapted from celebrated author Carlo Emilio Gadda’s novel and is shot with inky shadows reminiscent of film noir, while the mystery element prefigures the giallo. Featuring a cast of wonderful actors including Claudia Cardinale and Claudio Gora (Il sorpasso), the film won multiple awards at Italian institutions as well as the Golden Globe for Best Film.