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Killer Cop

Killer Cop

Killer Cop

Killer Cop

He Not Only Bent the Law...He BEAT Them With It!

1975•1h 35m•

★6.5(14 ratings)

CrimeActionDrama

Overview

In a crowded hotel in the center of Milan a bomb has been planted. The time device on its detonator has only minutes to run. A young detective discovers the bomb by accident and is drawn into a terrifying nightmare of intrigue, brutality and ruthless killing. This is a world where human life is sold or sacrificed for twisted ideals. A world of international terrorism. The time is now.

Director

Writers

Gianfranco Calligarich, Mario Bregni

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Main Cast

Claudio Cassinelli

Claudio Cassinelli

Commissioner Matteo Rolandi

Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy

Armando Di Federico

Franco Fabrizi

Franco Fabrizi

Luigi Balsamo

Sara Sperati

Sara Sperati

Papaya Girotti

Bruno Zanin

Bruno Zanin

Franco Ludovisi

Francesco D'Adda

Francesco D'Adda

Bondi

Paolo Poiret

Paolo Poiret

Rocco Altieri

Valeria D'Obici

Valeria D'Obici

Falena

Giuliana Rivera

Giuliana Rivera

Giuliana Rolandi

Franco Moraldi

Franco Moraldi

De Marchi

Elio Jotta

Elio Jotta

Minister (as Adelio Jotta)

Enzo Fisichella

Enzo Fisichella

Colonel Francalancia

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Luciano Ercoli

Writing

Writer: Gianfranco Calligarich
Writer: Mario Bregni

Production

Producer: Alberto Pugliese
Producer: Luciano Ercoli

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Stelvio Cipriani

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Marcello Gatti

Editing

Editor: Angelo Curi

Keywords

policeinvestigationbombingpoliziottesco

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "He Not Only Bent the Law...He BEAT Them With It!"

#2

The original title is "La polizia ha le mani legate" (IT).

#3

The runtime is 95 minutes (1h 35m).

#4

The film was directed by Luciano Ercoli.

#5

The screenplay was written by Gianfranco Calligarich and Mario Bregni.

#6

The score was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Marcello Gatti.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0072008.

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Rating

6.5/10

Good

14 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

La polizia ha le mani legate

Status:

Released

Language:

Italiano

Country of Origin:

Italy

Production Companies:

Produzioni Atlas Consorziate