cinema history,poliziottesco

Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012)

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A documentary concerning the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s which, at first glance, seem to be rip-offs of American crime films like DIRTY HARRY or THE GODFATHER, but which really address Italian issues like the Sicilian Mafia and red terrorism. Perhaps even more interesting than the films themselves were the rushed methods of production (stars performing their own stunts, stealing shots, no live sound) and the bleed-over between real-life crime and movie crime.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mike Malloy
  • Profile picture of Enzo G. Castellari
    Self Enzo G. Castellari
  • Profile picture of Leonard Mann
    Self Leonard Mann
  • Profile picture of Franco Nero
    Self Franco Nero
  • Profile picture of Fred Williamson
    Self Fred Williamson
  • Profile picture of Joe Dallesandro
    Self Joe Dallesandro
  • Profile picture of John Saxon
    Self John Saxon
  • Profile picture of Christopher Mitchum
    Self Christopher Mitchum
  • Profile picture of Henry Silva
    Self Henry Silva

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Keywords

  • cinema history
  • poliziottesco