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Execution Squad

Original title: La polizia ringrazia / The Law Enforcers

“With killers on the loose who's putting the cops out of business?”

1972 · 1 h 38 min
Directed by Steno · Italy · Contemporary European Art Cinema
CrimeDrama

Cast

Enrico Maria Salerno Mariangela Melato Mario Adorf Franco Fabrizi Cyril Cusack Laura Belli

Credits

Written by: Steno

Plot

Bertone is a moderately honest homicide cop. Unfortunately, the court system is so inept and corrupt that many more-or-less honest policemen have begun taking the law into their own hands.

Sinekatalog’s take

Execution Squad (1972) is a Italian crime film directed by Steno. It stars Enrico Maria Salerno, Mariangela Melato and Mario Adorf. It runs 98 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (1,013 votes)
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