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I Am Afraid poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1977·Crime / Drama / Thriller·2h

I AM AFRAID

During a wave of political violence in Italy, a policeman who's already survived an assassination is assigned to act as a bodyguard to a morally upright judge. He feels increasingly fearful as the links of the upper echelons of police and government to the violence become clear.

Above the Line
Damiano Damiani·DirectorDamiano Damiani·ScreenplayNicola Badalucco·ScreenplayLuigi Kuveiller·Director of PhotographyRiz Ortolani·Original Music ComposerAntonio Siciliano·Editor
Cast
Gian Maria Volonté·Brigadiere Ludovico GrazianoErland Josephson·Judge CanceddaMario Adorf·Judge MoserAngelica Ippolito·GloriaPaola Arduini·Irma CateriniGiorgio Cerioni·Major MasseriaBruno Corazzari·La RosaLaura De Marchi·Elsa MeroniPaolo Malco·CaligariLaura Trotter
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Damiano Damiani·Director
Writing· 4
Damiano Damiani·StoryNicola Badalucco·StoryDamiano Damiani·ScreenplayNicola Badalucco·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Luigi Kuveiller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Antonio Siciliano·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Riz Ortolani·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Luciana Marinucci·Costume DesignUmberto Turco·Production DesignFabrizio Sforza·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Luigi De Laurentiis·ProducerAurelio De Laurentiis·ProducerMarcello Crescenzi·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Paolo Borselli·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D7261E
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Tense, Urgent
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a red background with white text at the top that reads "GIAN MARIA VOLONTE" and "DAMIANO DAMIANI." Below the text is the title "IO HO ”

Key Elements
ManText
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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