The Professor (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1986, The Professor is a crime film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, running about 164 minutes. “The man who taught the Godfather” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Loosely based on the real story of Camorra boss Raffaele Cutolo, nicknamed "O' Professore" (The Professor). His criminal career begins in prison, where he's able to build, step by step, a ruthless drug empire. He then instigates a Mafia war, destroying all the old Camorra bosses and becoming the new "boss of all bosses". With his sister Rosaria's help, he manages to escape from prison and goes to New York, where he forges an alliance with the Italian-American Mafia. Now at the peak of his power, Italian authorities are powerless to stop him...
Who’s in it. The Professor stars Ben Gazzara as Il Professore, Laura del Sol as Rosaria, Lino Troisi as O' Malacarne and Leo Gullotta as Jervolino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Professor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Professor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Professor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Professor (1986)?
- In US, The Professor is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Professor worth watching?
- The Professor holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Professor?
- The Professor stars Ben Gazzara, Laura del Sol, Lino Troisi, Leo Gullotta and Luciano Bartoli.
- When was The Professor released?
- The Professor was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.