Police Chief Pepe (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, Police Chief Pepe is a drama and crime film directed by Ettore Scola, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A police commissioner in a little town in the Italian Venetian province investigates a prostitution ring run by two pensioners; during his investigations he also learns that a former manicurist shacks up with ten students, the prefect's daughter prostitutes to keep her pimp, a famous doctor has sex with his young patients, a headmaster has his eyes on the pupils, a noblewoman organizes orgies in her villa, the local convent is run by a dyke and his actual girlfriend poses for a hardcore magazine. He wants everything to come out in the open but his superiors try to put obstacles in his way.
Who’s in it. Police Chief Pepe stars Ugo Tognazzi as Commissario Antonio Pepe, Giuseppe Maffioli as Parigi, il mutilato, Silvia Dionisio as Silvia and Tano Cimarosa as Agente Cariddi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Police Chief Pepe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Police Chief Pepe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Police Chief Pepe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Police Chief Pepe (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Police Chief Pepe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Police Chief Pepe worth watching?
- Police Chief Pepe holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Police Chief Pepe?
- Police Chief Pepe stars Ugo Tognazzi, Giuseppe Maffioli, Silvia Dionisio, Tano Cimarosa and Marianne Comtell.
- When was Police Chief Pepe released?
- Police Chief Pepe was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.