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Violent Naples

Original title: Napoli violenta
  • 1976
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.3K
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Violent Naples (1976)
ItalianActionCrimeThriller

An uncompromising cop gets transferred to Naples on account of this city's atrocious crime levels. His no-hold-barred police methods are considered to be the perfect antidote.An uncompromising cop gets transferred to Naples on account of this city's atrocious crime levels. His no-hold-barred police methods are considered to be the perfect antidote.An uncompromising cop gets transferred to Naples on account of this city's atrocious crime levels. His no-hold-barred police methods are considered to be the perfect antidote.

  • Director
    • Umberto Lenzi
  • Writer
    • Vincenzo Mannino
  • Stars
    • Maurizio Merli
    • John Saxon
    • Barry Sullivan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Umberto Lenzi
    • Writer
      • Vincenzo Mannino
    • Stars
      • Maurizio Merli
      • John Saxon
      • Barry Sullivan
    • 18User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast47

    Maurizio Merli
    Maurizio Merli
    • Commissario Betti
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Francesco Capuano
    Barry Sullivan
    Barry Sullivan
    • 'O' Generale
    Elio Zamuto
    • Franco Casagrande
    Maria Grazia Spina
    • Gervasi's Wife
    Silvano Tranquilli
    Silvano Tranquilli
    • Paolo Gervasi
    Attilio Duse
    • Antinori
    Massimo Deda
    • Gennarino
    Guido Alberti
    • Superintendent
    Pino Ferrara
    • Don Peppino - Garage Owner
    Carlos de Carvalho
    • Albini
    Enrico Maisto
    • Poli, Commandante's Bodyguard
    Tommaso Palladino
    • Head Racketeer
    Carlo Gaddi
    • Brigadiere Silvestri
    Gabriella Lepori
    Gabriella Lepori
    • Mugging Victim
    Franco Odoardi
    • De Cesare
    Ivana Novak
    • Undercover Cop
    Luciano Rossi
    Luciano Rossi
    • Quasimodo
    • Director
      • Umberto Lenzi
    • Writer
      • Vincenzo Mannino
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    Related interests

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Second part of police commissioner Betti's trilogy, also including Violent Rome (1975) and A Special Cop in Action (1976).
    • Quotes
      • 'O' Generale: [detailing his "protection plan"] The small business man, he doesn't earn much, doesn't pay much. The big moneymakers, they pay big money. That's justice. And the tradesman has a guarantee he can operate in peace. That's keeping the public order. I'm like a government.
      • Francesco Capuano: Like the old saying: It's better to command than to fuck.
      • [both laugh]
    • Alternate versions
      The video version released by Paragon Entertainment is shorn by a minute as many scenes are abbreviated to exclude most of the film's rampant profane language.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ultimate Poliziotteschi Trailer Shoot-Out (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Men Before Your Time
      Written by Umberto Lenzi, Valli, Franco Micalizzi
      Performed by Bulldog

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 7, 1976 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Violent Protection
    • Filming locations
      • Napoli Centrale Train Station, Naples, Catania, Italy(Betti arrives in Naples)
    • Production company
      • Paneuropean Production Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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