Banditi a Milano (Bandits in Milan)(The Violent Four) (1968)
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This gripping crime thriller from director Carlo Lizzani was based on a true story. A daring gang of bandits pull off a series of risky heists in Milan, murdering several innocent bystanders in the film's exciting opening getaway scene. Lizzani then moves the story backwards in time, painting a… More This gripping crime thriller from director Carlo Lizzani was based on a true story. A daring gang of bandits pull off a series of risky heists in Milan, murdering several innocent bystanders in the film's exciting opening getaway scene. Lizzani then moves the story backwards in time, painting a portrait of Milan as a seething hotbed of vice. Gian Maria Volonte gives an increasingly flamboyant performance as the gang's egomaniacal leader, whose Nazi-like belief in his own superiority proves to be the flaw which foils his plans. Tomas Milian, in a rare nonvillainous turn, shines as the dedicated young police inspector who brings Volonte down, and gun moll Carla Gravina has an amusing (if stereotypical) scene in which Volonte teaches her to drive. The thrilling car chase is among the best in the Italian crime genre, and even Riz Ortolani's typically annoying musical score does not detract from the film's appeal. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
- Directed By
- Carlo Lizzani
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Aug 14, 1968 Wide
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Cast
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Gian Maria Volonté
as Cavallero
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Don Backy
as Notarnicola
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Tomas Milian
as Commissioner Basevi
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Margaret Lee (II)
as Prostitute
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Carla Gravina
as Telephone Victim
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Ray Lovelock
as Lopez
- Laura Solari
- Carlo Lizzani
- Umberto Di Grazia
