Cast
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Michele Placido
as Enzo Tortora
Stefano Accorsi
as Raffaele della Valle (avvocato)
Giovanna Mezzogiorno
as Silvia Tortora
Mariangela Melato
as Anna Tortora
Leo Gullotta
as Giovanni Pandico
Mariano Rigillo
as Antonio Fontana (giudice)
Luigi Diberti
as Avvocato della pubblica accusa
Pino Ammendola
as Avvocato Antonio Coppola
Giuliano Gemma
as Avvocato Alberto Dall'Ora
Vincenzo Peluso
as Gianni Melluso
Bruno Bilotta
as Pasquale Barra
Franco Castellano
as Sostituto Procuratore Felice Di Persia
Augusto Zucchi
as Sostituto Procuratore Lucio Di Pietro
Franco Trevisi
as Giuseppe Margutti
Daniela Giordano
as Rosalba Castellini
Crew
Director
- Maurizio Zaccaro
Writer
- Silvia Tortora
Producer
- José Luis Garci
- Giovanni Di Clemente
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Un uomo perbene examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Maurizio Zaccaro brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1999, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Un uomo perbene took approximately 36 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 119 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 155 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 184 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The screenplay went through 10 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1999, when this film was released:
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 1, 1999
- Runtime: 1h 59m