The Facts of Murder

The Facts of Murder

Directed by Pietro Germi

Produced by Riama Film

1959115 min7.2 / 10

A methodical, morally complex murder investigation that uses Rome's social landscape to explore the ambiguities of guilt and human nature.

A police inspector comes into contact with people of all types and dispositions during a grueling murder investigation.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Facts of Murder end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Facts of Murder scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Facts of Murder sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Facts of Murder easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Facts of Murder violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity25

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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