The Suspect

Fascism has forced the leadership of the Italian Communist Party to settle in Paris. In Italy arrests of militants are decimating the organization, so Emilio is sent on a mission in the area of Turin, to put out of harm whistleblowers.

Directed by Francesco Maselli, The Suspect leans on a strong ensemble — Gian Maria Volonté, Annie Girardot, Renato Salvatori — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1975.