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

Mar 30 2012 Not Rated 2h 17m
Action, Crime, Documentary

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Mike Malloy

Directed by

Mike Malloy

Cast

Franco Nero, John Saxon, Henry Silva

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Production Countries

United States of America, Italy

Languages

English, Italiano

Awards

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