This
is an earlier film by Ruggero Deodato, lensed four years before his
legendary CANNIBAL
HOLOCAUST, and his only Poliziesco [Italian Police Crime
film]. Obviously influenced by Dirty Harry (1971) and the Clint
Eastwood sequels, this one was written by legendary crime director Fernando
Di Leo (see SHOOT
FIRST, DIE LATER). Like many other Deodato films, it is violent,
nihilistic and ruthless, this time with it's depiction of above-the-law
cops in charge of keeping the low-life in line. Specifically, Fred and
Tony are members of an elite police 'special squad.' They are undercover
cops - with a license-to-kill - hunting down Rome’s biggest crime
boss, Roberto Pasquini. Fred and Tony eliminate a lot of his accomplices
and random street scum during their assignment.
Actor
Marc Porel was on his way to stardom when he made this film. It was
one of many lead roles since his debut in 1967. After his memorable
performance in Cesare Canevari's KILLING
OF THE FLESH, Mr Porel suffered from a Meningitis infection
and died at age 34 in 1983.
An
Italian film in English language; Widescreen format (16:9), uncut (91
minutes), DVD encoded for ALL REGION NTSC WORLD FORMAT; extras include
various trailers.
Adult
Material/Nudity/Graphic Violence/Sexual Brutality/Drugs:
For Mature Audiences
