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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 Petro 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 supporting actors including Claudia Cardinale (The Day of the Owl) and Claudio Gora (Il sorpasso), the film won multiple awards at Italian institutions including the Golden Globe for Best Film.

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Bonus Materials

• New 4K restoration of the film by L'Immagine Ritrovata at the Cineteca di Bologna, world premiere on High Definition Blu-ray (1080p)
• Uncompressed mono PCM audio
• New interview with Pietro Germi expert Mario Sesti (2023)
• The Man With the Cigar in His Mouth - a documentary about Pietro Germi featuring interviews with his colleagues and collaborators including Mario Monicelli, Claudia Cardinale, Stefania Sandrelli, Giuseppe Tornatore among others (Mario Sesti, 1997, 41 mins
• What's Black and Yellow All Over? All Shades of Italian Film Noir - visual essay by Paul A. J. Lewis on the presence of noir trends in Italian cinema and the evolution of the genre (2023)

Sales Points

• The only pairing of Pietro Germi with screen icon Claudia Cardinale
• Legendary Director Pietro Germi is an Oscar-winner with 31 international awards & 21 more nominations
• Winner of 5 International Awards including an Italian Golden Globe for Best Film
• First time on Blu-ray in a gorgeous new restoration

Press Quotes

Germi's confident style with ever-smooth editing and well-timed humor works superbly and the acting is superb

     —David Croese, Cinemagazine

Germi's austere black-and-white imagery focuses attention on the powerful script... based on an experimental novel by Carlo Emilio Gadda, is one of Pietro Germi's better efforts

     —Fred Camper, Chicago Reader

THE FACTS OF MURDER stands out as a significant work in Germi's filmography, exemplifying the perfect blend of genres. With its complex narrative, compelling performances, and deep societal insights, this film goes beyond its detective story roots to offer a captivating and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

     —Chris Jones, Overly Honest Movie Reviews

This is about as perfect a murder-mystery as you will ever see, and I am pleased to see it get such a wonderful Blu-ray from Radiance Films.

     —KEN KASTENHUBER, McBastard’s Mausoleum