Elio Petri(1929-1982)
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Elio Petri was born on 29 January 1929 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was a writer and director, known for Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970), We Still Kill the Old Way (1967) and His Days Are Numbered (1962). He was married to Paola Pegoraro. He died on 10 November 1982 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 14 wins & 13 nominations total
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Known for
Credits
Writer
- 1979
- 1978
- 1976
- 1973
- 1971
- Documenti su Giuseppe Pinelli6.8
- Writer (segment Tre ipotesi sulla morte di Giuseppe Pinelli, uncredited)
- 1970
- 1970
- 1968
- 1967
- 1965
- 1964
- 1963
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
Director
Actor
- 1978
- 1973
- Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion8.0
- Policeman Sleeping During Dottore's Address (uncredited)
- 1970
- 1960
Personal details
- Official site
- Alternative names
- Elio Montesti
- Born
- Died
- November 10, 1982
- Rome, Lazio, Italy(cancer)
- Spouse
- Paola PegoraroMarch 24, 1962 - November 10, 1982 (his death)
- ParentsMario Petri
Did you know
- TriviaMember of the Italian Communist Party until 1957.
- Quotes[about His Days Are Numbered (1962)] When I asked Goffredo Lombardo to produced the movie, I gave the names of three actors for the main role: Totò, Jean Gabin, Salvo Randone. He chose Randone because it was the cheapest choice, obviously.
- TrademarksOften worked with editor Ruggero Mastroianni.
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