The Police Serve the Citizens?

1973 1h 36m IT

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6.7

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6.9

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★6.7TMDB · 5★6.9IMDB · 121

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Synopsis

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In Genoa, the Commissioner Sironi has identified the leader of the ferocious racket that controls the port activities. But the law restrains his action.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Enrico Maria Salerno
Nicola Sironi
Giuseppe Pambieri
Marino
John Steiner
Lambro
Venantino Venantini
Mancinelli
Daniel Gélin
Brera
Claudio Nicastro
Commissario Capo
Enzo Liberti
Fruttivendolo
Alessandro Momo
Michele

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Romolo Guerrieri
Writers: Goffredo Sebastiani, Marcello Serralonga, Mario Cecchi Gori
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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53 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 Romolo Guerrieri, shot by Carlo Carlini. 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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DIRECTOR

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Editor Antonio Siciliano 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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Enrico Maria Salerno and Giuseppe Pambieri and John Steiner carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070553 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Romolo Guerrieri directs. Carlo Carlini behind the camera. Luis Bacalov scores. Antonio Siciliano cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Romolo Guerrieri, shot by Carlo Carlini. 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 Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Enrico Maria Salerno and Giuseppe Pambieri and John Steiner carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0070553 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 8 themes, including "corruption", "police", "chase", "investigation".