The Professor
1986, Italian. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
The man who taught the Godfather
Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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7.1/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Professor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Giuseppe TornatoreDirector
- Ben Gazzara'O Professore di Vesuviano
- Laura del SolRosaria
- Leo GullottaPolice Commissioner Iervolino
- Marzio HonoratoSalvatore Lo Russo
- Luciano BartoliCiro Perrella
- Nicola Di PintoAlfredo Canale
- Anita ZagariaAnna Schifato
- Franco InterlenghiDon Saverio
- Biagio Pelligra'O Professore's Father
- Maria CartaMadre
- Lino TroisiDon Antonio 'O Malacarne
- Marcello BariCast
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1986
- Original title
- Il camorrista
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Massimo De Rita, Giuseppe Tornatore
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The Professor: quick answers
Is The Professor worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Professor?
The Professor runs 171 minutes (2h 51m).
Does The Professor have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Professor on?
The Professor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Professor?
If you liked The Professor, try Gotti, Convict, Cleveland Abduction.
Who directed The Professor?
The Professor (1986) was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore and stars Ben Gazzara, Laura del Sol, Leo Gullotta.