The Italian Connection

A grimy, propulsive crime thriller that keeps you on edge as a desperate man tears through the mob with raw, bruising energy.

Directed by

Fernando Di Leo

Genres

Crime, Action

Starring

Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode

Tagline

When the Godfather signs your contract... there's no place in the world you can hide!

Overview

When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and satirical. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, crime, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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