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The Magistrate (Italian: Il magistrato) is a 1959 Italian-language drama film directed by Luigi Zampa.[1] It was a co-production with Spain and France. Spaniard José Suárez stars in the film, which was shot in Madrid (exterior locations Plaza de España, Plaza Mayor, Parque del Oeste), with a French, Italian and Spanish cast. The name of the Italian city where the action takes place is never mentioned.
| The Magistrate | |
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| Directed by | Luigi Zampa |
| Written by | Pasquale Festa Campanile Massimo Franciosa Luigi Zampa |
| Starring | José Suárez |
| Cinematography | Manuel Merino Gábor Pogány |
| Edited by | Mario Serandrei |
| Music by | Renzo Rossellini |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 Min |
| Countries | Italy Spain |
| Language | Italian |
It is one of a handful of mid-20th century films that focused on a "judge and his work" (emphasis supplied).[2] One review of Italian films called it "sometimes tending towards demagogy".[3]
A 21-year-old Claudia Cardinale played the role of Orlando's wife in the film.
The film was "moderately successful".[4]
Cast
edit- José Suárez: Andrea Morandi
- François Périer: Luigi Bonelli
- Jacqueline Sassard: Carla Bonelli
- Massimo Serato: Ugo
- Luis Seigner: Procuratore
- Maurizio Arena: Orlando Di Giovanni
- Claudia Cardinale: Maria
- Ignazio Balsamo: Capitano di nave
- Geronimo Meynier: Pierino Lucchi
References
edit- ↑ www.imdb.com https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053031/. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Tomeo, Vincenzo; Ferrari, Vincenzo; Spina, Ferdinando (2024). The Judge on the Screen: A Translation and Critical Edition (ebook). University Press Copublishing. ISBN 9781683934189. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ Nowell-Smith, Geoffrey; Hay, James; Volpi, Gianni (1996). The companion to Italian cinema. Cassell. p. 127. ISBN 9780304341979. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ Moliterno, Gino (2009). The A to Z of Italian Cinema. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 342. ISBN 9798216214526. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
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