Elio Petri - Actor Profile

Elio Petri

Directing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
5Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 29, 1929
Birth Place: Rome, Italy

About Elio Petri

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).

Known For: Directing

Elio Petri Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Elio Petri reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Elio Petri's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Elio Petri's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Elio Petri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elio Petri's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) movie poster
★8.2

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion: Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his mo

Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970•Drama
★8.0
Reflections on a Political Cinema (1978) movie poster
★8.0

Reflections on a Political Cinema: This documentary addresses the challenges facing the Italian film industry in 1978 by focusing on the television product

Reflections on a Political Cinema

1978•Documentary
★7.2
Property Is No Longer a Theft (1973) movie poster
★7.2

Property Is No Longer a Theft: A young bank teller, literally allergic to paper money, becomes the worst nightmare of his best customer, a wealthy butc

Property Is No Longer a Theft

1973•Comedy
★2.0
Morceaux de Cannes (2021) movie poster
★2.0

Morceaux de Cannes: We thought we'd seen, read, and heard everything there was to see about the Cannes Film Festival, from the glitz and gos

Morceaux de Cannes

2021•Documentary
★0.0
Il falso bugiardo (2008) movie poster
★0.0

Il falso bugiardo: Based upon Vincenzoni's biography, "Pane e cinema", the documentary traces the story of the screen play writer who inven

Il falso bugiardo

2008•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Elio Petri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Morceaux de Cannes - Flop Similar →
2008 Il falso bugiardo Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1978 Reflections on a Political Cinema Self - Interviewee Super Hit Similar →
1973 Property Is No Longer a Theft Bank Customer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1970 Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion Policeman Sleeping During Dottore's Address (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Elio Petri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elio Petri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elio Petri is "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Elio Petri acted in?

Elio Petri has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elio Petri?

Other notable films include "Reflections on a Political Cinema", "Property Is No Longer a Theft", and "Morceaux de Cannes".

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