The Police Commissioner (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1962, The Police Commissioner is a comedy and mystery film directed by Luigi Comencini, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Popular Italian comic Alberto Sordi does an excellent job of creating a bumbling yet effective police inspector by the unlikely name of Dante Lombardozzi, in this entertaining comedy-murder mystery by director Luigi Comencini.

Who’s in it. The Police Commissioner stars Alberto Sordi as Dante Lombardozzi, Will Smith as Self, Alessandro Cutolo as Chief Detective and Franca Tamantini as Marisa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Police Commissioner has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Police Commissioner page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Police Commissioner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Police Commissioner (1962)?
In US, The Police Commissioner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Police Commissioner worth watching?
The Police Commissioner holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Police Commissioner?
The Police Commissioner stars Alberto Sordi, Will Smith, Alessandro Cutolo, Franca Tamantini and Alfredo Leggi.
When was The Police Commissioner released?
The Police Commissioner was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.