Notes
Premiere CD release of Pino Donaggio's soundtrack to Corruzione Al Palazzo Di Giustizia (AKA Corruption In The Halls Of Justice, Smiling Maniacs), an intense tale of corruption made in 1974 starring Franco Nero and directed by Marcello Aliprandi.
Donaggio's soundtrack is in places a fairly low key work that relies on taught and suspense-filled cues which match the mood and atmosphere of the movie perfectly. But there is also a melodic, poignant and delicate side to the score which manifests itself during the soundtrack in varying guises and instrumentations.
Donaggio, perhaps best known for Don't Look Now and Carrie, has composed an admirable score that not only suits movie for which it was written, but also manages to remain an entertaining work away from the images for which it was intended - a true work of originality and merit.
The Corruzione Al Palazzo Di Giustizia soundtrack was originally released on vinyl by Carosello Records in 1975. This premier CD release has been produced from the LP mastertapes.
Please note: this CD has a running time of 35 minutes.
Packaging & Liner Notes
2-fold digipak. 6-page booklet with original artwork, film stills and liner notes by John Mansell.