The Bloody Hands of the Law

1973 1h 28m IT

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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When a crime boss is murdered while in hospital, a young woman sees the killers, but her room mate convinces her not to tell the police, fearing the consequences. Unfortunately the murderers realize that they have been seen, and kill both women. Catching the killers proves difficult as anyone who knows anything dies in unexplained circumstances. It becomes evident that a large and powerful criminal organization is behind the murders, and that they have links within the police force. It is up to Lt. Carmine to see that justice prevails, using any means necessary.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Klaus Kinski
Vito Quattroni
Philippe Leroy
Commissario Gianni De Carmine
Silvia Monti
Linda De Carmine
Sergio Fantoni
Musante
Antonio Monselesan
D'Amico
Fausto Tozzi
Nicolò Patrovita
Pia Giancaro
Lilly Antonelli
Cyril Cusack
The Judge

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mario Gariazzo
Writers: Mario Gariazzo
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mario Gariazzo, shot by Enrico Cortese. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Giuseppe Rispoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Alberto Gallitti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Klaus Kinski and Philippe Leroy and Silvia Monti carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070370 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mario Gariazzo directs. Enrico Cortese behind the camera. Giuseppe Rispoli scores. Alberto Gallitti cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Mario Gariazzo, shot by Enrico Cortese. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Giuseppe Rispoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alberto Gallitti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Klaus Kinski and Philippe Leroy and Silvia Monti carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0070370 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.