In the Name of the Father
1971, Italian. Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
In 1958 Angelo, a rich and spoiled boy, enters a religious school, where students are tired of its vice-rector, and the strict rules and old-fashioned teaching methods of priests. Soon, Angelo exerts strong leadership among his peers and incites turmoil among them, helped by intellectual Franco and shy Camma. They expel the prefect from the school, organize a Grand Guignol show, and disappear the corpse of an old professor.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Marco BellocchioDirector
- Yves BeneytonAngelo Transeunti
- Renato ScarpaFather Corazza
- Piero VidaBestia
- Aldo SassiFranco
- Lou CastelSalvatore, a servant
- Laura BettiFranco's Mother
- Simone CarellaServant
- Marco RomiziCamma
- Amerigo AlberaniPrefect Diotaiuti
- Gérard BoucaronBocciofili
- Edoardo TorricellaFather Matematicus
- Tino MaestroniTino
Details
- Released
- 12 October 1971
- Original title
- Nel nome del padre
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Marco Bellocchio
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In the Name of the Father: quick answers
Is In the Name of the Father worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does In the Name of the Father have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In the Name of the Father. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In the Name of the Father parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In the Name of the Father is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In the Name of the Father on?
In the Name of the Father isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 October 1971. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Name of the Father?
If you liked In the Name of the Father, try Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Il Sorpasso, Come Into the Light.
Who directed In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father (1971) was directed by Marco Bellocchio and stars Yves Beneyton, Renato Scarpa, Piero Vida.