Elio Petri

Born

January 29, 1929

Died

November 10, 1982 (53 years old)

Known For

Directing

Place of Birth

Rome, Italy

Eraclio "Elio" Petri (29 January 1929—10 November 1982) was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).