A Pure Formality (1994)
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- PG-13
- 1h 48min
- Crime, Drama
- 26 May 1995 (USA)
- Movie
Onoff is a famous writer who hasn't published any new books for quite some time and has become a recluse. When he is picked up by the police one stormy night, without any identification, out of breath and running madly, without clear...
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- 5 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast
| Gérard Depardieu | ... |
Onoff
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| Roman Polanski | ... |
Inspector
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| Sergio Rubini | ... |
Andre, the Young Policeman
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| Nicola Di Pinto | ... |
Captain
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| Tano Cimarosa | ... |
Servant
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Paolo Lombardi | ... |
Marshall
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Maria Rosa Spagnolo | ... |
Paula
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| Alberto Sironi |
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Giovanni Morricone |
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Mahdi Kraiem |
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| Massimo Vanni |
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Sebastiano Filocamo |
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| Timothy Martin | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Gianluca Petrazzi | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Giuseppe Tornatore | ||
Written by
| Giuseppe Tornatore | ... | (story and screenplay) |
| Pascal Quignard | ... | (dialogue) & |
| Giuseppe Tornatore | ... | (dialogue) |
Produced by
| Bruno Altissimi | ... | executive producer |
| Mario Cecchi Gori | ... | producer |
| Vittorio Cecchi Gori | ... | producer |
| Jean-Louis Livi | ... | associate producer |
| Alexandre Mnouchkine | ... | associate producer |
| Claudio Saraceni | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Blasco Giurato | ||
Editing by
| Giuseppe Tornatore | ||
Editorial Department
| Pasquale Cuzzupoli | ... | color supervisor |
| Massimo Quaglia | ... | assistant editor |
| Pamela Quaglia | ... | assistant editor |
| Tatiana Taverna | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Francesco Ascione | ||
Production Design by
| Andrea Crisanti | ||
Set Decoration by
| Vincenzo De Camillis | ||
| Mauro Passi | ||
Costume Design by
| Beatrice Bordone | ||
Makeup Department
| Vitaliana Patacca | ... | hair stylist |
| Maurizio Trani | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Giuseppe Giglietti | ... | production manager |
| Pietro Notarianni | ... | production supervisor |
| Monica Verzolini | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stefania Girolami Goodwin | ... | first assistant director |
| Giovanni Morricone | ... | assistant director |
| Massimo Sagramola | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Marcellino Nolfo | ... | property master |
| Oreste Quercioli | ... | property master |
| Natacha C. Tanzilli | ... | assistant production designer (as Natasha Tanzilli) |
| Claudio Villa | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Bernard Chaumeil | ... | boom operator |
| Alberto Doni | ... | sound mixer |
| Pierre Gamet | ... | sound |
| Sergio Marcotulli | ... | sound engineer |
| Isabella Marucci | ... | dubbing assistant |
| Nadine Muse | ... | sound editor |
| Stefano Nissolino | ... | sound dubbing |
| Tullio Petricca | ... | sound engineer |
| Roberto Petrozzi | ... | sound engineer |
Special Effects by
| Pasquino Benassati | ... | special effects technician |
| Danilo Bollettini | ... | special effects technician |
| Gastone Callori | ... | special effects technician |
| Massimo Cardajoli | ... | special effects technician |
| Antonio Corridori | ... | special effects |
| Giovanni Corridori | ... | special effects |
| Marco Corridori | ... | special effects technician |
Stunts
| Giampiero Comanducci | ... | stunts |
| Gianluca Petrazzi | ... | stunt double: Gérard Depardieu |
| Massimo Vanni | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Luigi Bonanno | ... | costume assistant |
Music Department
| Ennio Morricone | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Egle Guarino | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Cesare Barbetti | ... | dubbing director |
| Claudio Bassetti | ... | cashier |
| Gloria Del Gracco | ... | administrator |
| Massimo Di Rocco | ... | production secretary |
| Leo Gullotta | ... | voice double: Roman Polanski |
| Francesco Liberati | ... | production secretary |
| Joelle Mnouchkine | ... | dialogue coach |
| Corrado Pani | ... | voice double: Gérard Depardieu |
| Monica Verzolini | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
- DD Productions
- Film Par Film
- Orly Films
- Sidonie
- TF1 Films Production
Distributors
- IntraMovies (2000) (World-wide) (International Sales)
- AFMD (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- Penta Distribuzione (1994) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sharmill Films (1995) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Aquarius TV (2005) (Greece) (tv)
- Canale 5 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Filmayer Vídeo (Spain)
- Filmes Lusomundo (Portugal)
- Koch Media (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Primer Plano Film Group Video (2003) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Primer Plano Film Group (2003) (Argentina)
- Sony Pictures Classics (1995) (United States) (subtitled)
- Vídeo Arte (Brazil) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cine Audio Effects (sound effects and foley design)
- Cinecittà (stages)
- Maura International Films (executive production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Onoff is a famous writer who hasn't published any new books for quite some time and has become a recluse. When he is picked up by the police one stormy night, without any identification, out of breath and running madly, without clear memory of recent events, the Inspector is suspicious. Through interrogatory dialectic, the head of this lonely, isolated, broken-down police station tries to establish what has happened, by delving into the mind of his writer-hero, and clearing up a mysterious killing.
Written by Tad Dibbern |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film cast includes one Oscar winner: Roman Polanski; and one Oscar nominee: Gérard Depardieu. See more » |
| Goofs | At 28:05, as Roman Polanski, closes the door after entering in his office with Depardieu, his voice does not match his lips movement. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Casper/Mad Love/Braveheart/Johnny Mnemonic/A Pure Formality (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ricordare See more » |
| Quotes |
Andre, the Young Policeman:
An idea for a new book? Onoff: You don't write because you have an idea, but because you can't do anything else. See more » |