The Professor

Young Franco is imprisoned for murder and rises to become the feared and powerful 'Professor', taking control of Naples' underworld from behind bars.

Cast

Ben Gazzara

as 'O Professore di Vesuviano

Laura del Sol

as Rosaria

Leo Gullotta

as Police Commissioner Iervolino

Marzio Honorato

as Salvatore Lo Russo

Luciano Bartoli

as Ciro Perrella

Nicola Di Pinto

as Alfredo Canale

Anita Zagaria

as Anna Schifato

Franco Interlenghi

as Don Saverio

Biagio Pelligra

as 'O Professore's Father

Maria Carta

as Madre

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