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.

Director: Mike Malloy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 127 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Michael A. Martinez
Country: France, Italy, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en

Keywords

cinema history, poliziottesco

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More Films by Director: Mike Malloy
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s about?
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.
Who directed Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s?
Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s was directed by Mike Malloy.
Who stars in Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s?
Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s stars Enzo G. Castellari, Leonard Mann, Franco Nero, Fred Williamson, Joe Dallesandro, John Saxon.
How long is Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s?
Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s?
Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s is a Documentary film.
Where was Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s produced?
Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s was produced in France, Italy, United States of America.