The Murri Affair
"A time of rare beauty. A story of desperate love."
Originally released in 1974. The Murri Affair is a history/drama film. directed by Mauro Bolognini.
Starring Giancarlo Giannini, Catherine Deneuve, and Fernando Rey
Synopsis
Based on a true incident, this tells the story of a troubled young man who kills his sister's reactionary, violent and abusive husband and is eventually arrested for the murder. However, the dead husband happened to be a member of the Italian nobility, and the trial starts to turn into more of a prosecution of the defendant's socialist politics and the activities of his father, a well known liberal social reformer, than the actual crime itself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Giancarlo Giannini
as Tullio Murri
Catherine Deneuve
as Linda Murri
Fernando Rey
as Prof. Murri
Tina Aumont
as Rosa Bonetti
Rina Morelli
as Giannina Murri
Ettore Manni
as Dott. Carlo Secchi
Paolo Bonacelli
as Francesco Bonmartini
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
as Riccardo Murri
Lino Troisi
as Il giornalista
Laura Betti
as Tisa Borghi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Lira Films
- Filmarpa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Murri Affair about?
Based on a true incident, this tells the story of a troubled young man who kills his sister's reactionary, violent and abusive husband and is eventually arrested for the murder. However, the dead h...
Who directed The Murri Affair?
The Murri Affair was directed by Mauro Bolognini.
How long is The Murri Affair?
The Murri Affair has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Murri Affair released?
The Murri Affair was released on September 28, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Murri Affair?
The main cast of The Murri Affair includes Giancarlo Giannini, Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Tina Aumont, Rina Morelli.