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The Italian Connection

R1h 36m1972Fernando Di Leo
IMDb 7.1
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"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.

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HitmanItalyPimpDark ComedyMafia BossGrindhouseCrushedBetrayalOrganized CrimeMafia

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What is The Italian Connection (1972) 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 stars in The Italian Connection?

The Italian Connection stars Mario Adorf (Luca Canali), Henry Silva (Dave Catania), Woody Strode (Frank Webster), Adolfo Celi (Don Vito Tressoldi), Luciana Paluzzi (Eva Lalli). The film was directed by Fernando Di Leo.

How long is The Italian Connection?

The Italian Connection has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated R.

Is The Italian Connection worth watching?

The Italian Connection holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Crime, Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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