Limited Edition version.

Francesco Rosis Illustrious Corpses (1976), based on Leonardo Sciascias novel, is a haunting political thriller where a string of assassinated judges exposes the rot within Italys institutions. Blending mystery, paranoia, and state conspiracy, Rosi crafts a chilling reflection of 1970s Italy part crime procedural, part philosophical warning about power and corruption.

When a series of Supreme court judges are murdered, inspector Rogas (Lino Ventura, Army of Shadows) is sent to discover the truth. A procedural noir soon turns into a labyrinthine conspiracy thriller as corruption and institutional power converge. An investigative mystery by a titan of the form, Francesco Rosis (The Mattei Affair) urgent adaptation of Leonardo Sciascias (The Day of the Owl) novel is set to a haunting score by Piero Piccioni (The Tenth Victim) and features legendary stars Charles Vanel (The Wages of Fear), Max von Sydow (The Exorcist) and Fernando Rey (The French Connection).

Från IMDB:
An investigation of the judges assassinations reveals a political background.

LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY FEATURES

4K restoration of the film by Cineteca di Bologna at LImmagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation

Original uncompressed mono PCM audio

Audio commentary by filmmaker Alex Cox (2021)

Archival interview with director Francesco Rosi (1976, 4 mins)

Archival interview with Francesco Rosi and Lino Ventura (1976, 5 mins)

New interview with Gaetana Marrone, author of The Cinema of Francesco Rosi (2025, 29 mins)

Trailer

Gallery

Optional English subtitles

Reversible sleeve featuring designs based on original posters

Limited edition booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Atkinson, and newly translated writing by and interview with Rosi

Limited edition of 3000 copies, p