The Magistrate () is a 1959 Italian-language drama film directed by Luigi Zampa. It was a co-production with Spain and France. Spaniard José Suárez stars in the film, which was shot in Madrid (exterior locations Plaza de España, Plaza Mayor, Parque del Oeste), with a French, Italian and Spanish cast. The name of the Italian city where the action takes place is never mentioned.
It is one of a handful of mid-20th century films that focused on a "judge and his work" (emphasis supplied). One review of Italian films called it "sometimes tending towards demagogy".
A 21-year-old Claudia Cardinale played the role of Orlando's wife in the film.
The film was "moderately successful".
Cast José Suárez: Andrea Morandi François Périer: Luigi Bonelli Jacqueline Sassard: Carla Bonelli Massimo Serato: Ugo Luis Seigner: Procuratore Maurizio Arena: Orlando Di Giovanni Claudia Cardinale: Maria Ignazio Balsamo: Capitano di nave Geronimo Meynier: Pierino Lucchi
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