Violent City (The Family)(Cittą violenta) (1970)
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This Italian crime melodrama was originally released as Citta Violenta. Charles Bronson stars as Jeff, an ex-convict living in New Orleans. Understandably, Jeff trusts no one but his curvaceous girl friend Vanessa (Jill Ireland). She is stolen away from him by Weber (Telly Savalas), the man who… More This Italian crime melodrama was originally released as Citta Violenta. Charles Bronson stars as Jeff, an ex-convict living in New Orleans. Understandably, Jeff trusts no one but his curvaceous girl friend Vanessa (Jill Ireland). She is stolen away from him by Weber (Telly Savalas), the man who framed him on a murder charge. Jeff goes gunning after Weber, only to discover that his real enemy is within his own circle of intimates. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Sergio Sollima
- Written By
- Sergio Sollima, Lina Wertmüller
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 1970 Wide
- Studio
- International Coproductions
Critic Reviews
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Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
Keep your eyes off the sparrow and on the road ahead.
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Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
Charles Bronson gets screwed over in Violent City. In fact, he gets screwed over so many times that the film loses track of its internal timeline.
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Cast
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Charles Bronson
as Jeff
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Jill Ireland
as Vanessa
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Umberto Orsini
as Steve
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Telly Savalas
as Weber
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Michel Constantin
as Coogan
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George Savalas
as Shapiro
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Peter Dane
as Television M.C.
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Benjamin Levy
as Jeff's Mate
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Ray Saunders
as Prisoner
