Crime in Formula One

1984 1h 38m IT

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 49

CrimeComedy

Synopsis

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While keeping an eye on his small time crook brother in law, Inspector Nico Giraldi gets involved in a murder case set in the world of Formula One racing. Giraldi is suspended for trying to cover up for his brother in law and becomes afraid his wife and son may be targeted next. Therefore he calls in the help of his childhood friend and chief informant, Venticello.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tomas Milian
Nico Giraldi
Dagmar Lassander
Sig.ra Martelli
Pino Colizzi
Ing. Martelli
Bombolo
Venticello
Olimpia Di Nardo
Angela
Isabel Russinova
Miriam Dell'Acqua DJ a RDS
Paco Fabrini
Rocky Giraldi
Marcello Martana
Commissario Trentini

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bruno Corbucci
Writers: Bruno Corbucci, Mario Amendola
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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42 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

CINEMA

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Part of the "Nico Giraldi Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bruno Corbucci, shot by Silvano Ippoliti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 7

CAST

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Tomas Milian and Dagmar Lassander and Pino Colizzi carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0085420 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Bruno Corbucci directs. Silvano Ippoliti behind the camera. Daniele Alabiso cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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142 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Nico Giraldi Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Bruno Corbucci, shot by Silvano Ippoliti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Daniele Alabiso shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Tomas Milian and Dagmar Lassander and Pino Colizzi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0085420 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.