The Italian Connection (1972)
When the Godfather signs your contract... there's no place in the world you can hide!
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.
Cast
- Mario Adorf - Luca Canali
- Henry Silva - Dave Catania
- Woody Strode - Frank Webster
- Adolfo Celi - Don Vito Tressoldi
- Luciana Paluzzi - Eva Lalli
- Franco Fabrizi - Enrico Moroni
- Femi Benussi - Nana
- Gianni Macchia - Nicola
- Peter Berling - Damiano
- Francesca Romana Coluzzi - Trini
Screenplay
- Fernando Di Leo (Dialogue)
- Fernando Di Leo (Story)
- Fernando Di Leo (Screenplay)
- Augusto Finocchi (Screenplay)
- Ingo Hermes (Screenplay)
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Undercover Agent and Organized Crime, Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Gripping Violent Crime
Keywords
hitman, italy, pimp, dark comedy, mafia boss, grindhouse, crushed, betrayal, organized crime, mafia, hit by a car, hired killer, gang violence, mob family, heroin cartel
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Italian Connection about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Italian Connection?
- The Italian Connection was directed by Fernando Di Leo.
- Who stars in The Italian Connection?
- The Italian Connection stars Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi, Franco Fabrizi.
- How long is The Italian Connection?
- The Italian Connection has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Italian Connection?
- The Italian Connection is a Crime, Action film.
- Where was The Italian Connection produced?
- The Italian Connection was produced in Italy, Germany.
- What are the themes of The Italian Connection?
- The themes of The Italian Connection include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Undercover Agent and Organized Crime, Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Mercenaries and Dangerous Missions, Gripping Violent Crime.