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A Pure Formality (1994): movie guide
A Pure Formality (1994) is a Mystery, Thriller, Crime running about 111 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 412 votes. Notable cast includes Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini, Nicola Di Pinto. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1994-05-15
- Runtime: 111 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1994-05-15

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What is A Pure Formality about?
Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.
Cast highlights
A Pure Formality features Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini, Nicola Di Pinto, Tano Cimarosa, Paolo Lombardi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1994-05-15. Runtime: 111 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (412 votes). Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Drama. Original language: it. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is A Pure Formality?
- A Pure Formality is listed as Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is A Pure Formality?
- A Pure Formality runs about 111 minutes.
- Who stars in A Pure Formality?
- Cast highlights include Gérard Depardieu, Roman Polanski, Sergio Rubini, Nicola Di Pinto, Tano Cimarosa, Paolo Lombardi.
- Does Cinema Box stream A Pure Formality?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track A Pure Formality?
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