The Italian Connection

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The Italian Connection

R

1973

1h 32m

Crime

Drama

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A Milanese pimp (Henry Silva) kills hit men (Mario Adorf, Woody Strode) on his trail after a crime boss frames him for stealing heroin.

Eddie Harrison

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…worth a place in any connoisseur’s collection…di Leo is one of these truly remarkable characters who seems to conjure cinematic magic from the basest of elements…

Rated: 5/5

Aug 26, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

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(Henry) Silva and (Woody) Strode inspired Jules and Vincent (played by John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson) in Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction.'

Sep 9, 2023

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Brian Orndorf

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When it strikes broader notes of criminal engagement, it's more animated and determined to serve up excitement beyond near-Olympic acts of brooding.

Rated: B-

Feb 26, 2012

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Matthew D

This is Di Leo's masterpiece. Can you think of one other movie in which Mario Adolf headbutts through the windshield of a moving truck? I rest my case

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/21

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Audience Member

Mario Adorf is the balls as the small time pimp with a heart of gold ha-ha. A great game of cat and mouse has a quality foot chase and the ending in the junkyard is priceless.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Surprisingly raw and good, even though a bit cheesy in its portrayal of gangsters and the dialogues. Solid story, frantic rythm...really enjoyable flick.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Another entertaining Di Leo crime flick

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

The second film from Fernando Di Leo's crime saga, The Italian Connection has a strong seventies vibe. Possibly due to the time period or the European directing, there is a lot of unnecessary nudity. The story becomes clear in the end and ends with an exciting bang.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

Mario Adorf is amazing in this as a pimp who is scapegoated to the mafia and finds himself on the run from hitmen. The violence is wild and over the top, with Adorf head butting everything from fellow criminals to inanimate objects, like the windshield of a car that is trying to run him down, a scene that has to be seen to be believed. Really fun, well worth tracking down. Recommended.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Fernando Di Leo

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Umberto Lenzi

Director

Dardano Sacchetti

Director

Henry Silva

David Vannucchi

Mario Adorf

Luca Canali

Woody Strode

Frank Webster

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Synopsis

A Milanese pimp (Henry Silva) kills hit men (Mario Adorf, Woody Strode) on his trail after a crime boss frames him for stealing heroin.

Director: Fernando Di Leo, Umberto Lenzi, Dardano Sacchetti
Production Co: Aquila Film
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 32m

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