Shoot First, Die Later

"Now... meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all action"

1974 1h 34m IT

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6.6

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★6.8TMDB · 40★6.6IMDB · 1,059

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Synopsis

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When mobsters try to put an honest policeman on the payroll, he seeks revenge on the mob. But, he soon learns that his actions, however honest, have dire consequences.

“Now... meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all action”

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Cast

Luc Merenda
Lt. Domenico Malacarne
Richard Conte
Dr. Nazzari
Delia Boccardo
Sandra
Raymond Pellegrin
Pascal
Gianni Santuccio
Chief
Vittorio Caprioli
Esposito
Salvo Randone
Marshal Malacarne
Rosario Borelli
Det. Pietro Garrito

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fernando Di Leo
Writers: Sergio Donati, Fernando Di Leo
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fernando Di Leo, shot by Franco Villa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Luc Merenda and Richard Conte and Delia Boccardo carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Now... meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all action".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0072010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Fernando Di Leo directs. Franco Villa behind the camera. Luis Bacalov scores. Amedeo Giomini cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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152 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Fernando Di Leo, shot by Franco Villa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Luis Bacalov. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Amedeo Giomini shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Luc Merenda and Richard Conte and Delia Boccardo carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Now... meet the most extraordinary gentleman spy in all action".
8IMDB entry: tt0072010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.