

Confessions of a Police Captain
1971, Italian. Directed by Damiano Damiani.
He cut the red tape and left it full of bullet holes!
A police captain arranges the release of a criminally insane prisoner, who soon winds up dead. When the District Attorney takes on the case, he uncovers corruption in the department and vows to take down the man who's responsible.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Damiano DamianiDirector
- Franco NeroSostituto Procuratore Traini
- Martin BalsamCommissario Bonavia
- Claudio GoraProcuratore Malta
- Marilù ToloSerena Li Puma
- Luciano CatenacciFerdinando Lomunno
- Giancarlo PreteGiampaolo Rizzo
- Arturo DominiciMaître Canistraro
- Michele GamminoGammino
- Adolfo LastrettiMichele Li Puma
- Nello PazzafiniPrigioniero
- Calisto CalistiMafioso
- Wanda VismaraCast
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1971
- Original title
- Confessione di un commissario di polizia al procuratore della Repubblica
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Damiano Damiani, Fulvio Gicca Palli, Salvatore Laurani
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Confessions of a Police Captain: quick answers
Is Confessions of a Police Captain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Confessions of a Police Captain?
Confessions of a Police Captain runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Confessions of a Police Captain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Confessions of a Police Captain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Confessions of a Police Captain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Confessions of a Police Captain is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Confessions of a Police Captain on?
Confessions of a Police Captain isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Confessions of a Police Captain?
If you liked Confessions of a Police Captain, try Cry of the City, Winged Creatures, Where the Sidewalk Ends.
Who directed Confessions of a Police Captain?
Confessions of a Police Captain (1971) was directed by Damiano Damiani and stars Franco Nero, Martin Balsam, Claudio Gora.