Giocando a golf una mattina

I could go on at length about all the things this mini-series got right. I enjoyed it tremendously. But I don't want to give any spoilers.

This detective/mystery story follows a detective who has just been transferred to Scotland Yard. He goes to visit his brother who is playing golf by himself. When the detective is called away for an important call, his brother is accidentally killed when he falls after being struck by a golf ball. An inquest deems it a freak accident, but the detective believes it's murder. The sequence of events that follows is pure entertainment.

The director, Daniele D'Anza has done other things I've seen but they all seem to be 2nd or 3rd tier productions. I have, however, enjoyed his efforts so much that I'm surprised he wasn't given more high budget movies to direct. He makes absolutely the best use of this long (6 episode) format. You can tell a great director when a conversation in a bar or walking to a door keeps you on the edge, but still there are down times where you can relax and laugh. The reveal of the main bad guy is masterfully crafted.

The actors, for the most part, do an exceptional job in their roles. D'Anza even seems to be able to use the lesser actors to the greatest effect. I've enjoyed some of these actors in other things like Aroldo Tieri, Mario Carotenuto, Andrea Checchi, Luisella Boni, and Marina Berti, whereas others were new to me.

The writing is likewise excellent. Except for the poor quality videotape, this is all a high quality top-notch endeavor.

I can't recommend this enough.