The Rip-Off(1977)
Crime Comedy starring Walter Chiari, Maurizio Arena and Ettore Manni. Directed by Luciano Ercoli in 1977, but shelved when producer Niccolo De Nora was kidnapped... ironically the theme of the movie. A band of criminals plan one final heist, to kidnap a wealthy French businessman.
Movie: The Rip-Off
Top 10 Billed Cast
Renato
Maurizio
Ettore
Ornella (as Susan Scott)
Maria
Baby Bronchi
The Frenchman
Attorney
Giovanna Bronchi
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Crime Comedy starring Walter Chiari, Maurizio Arena and Ettore Manni. Directed by Luciano Ercoli in 1977, but shelved when producer Niccolo De Nora was kidnapped... ironically the theme of the movie. A band of criminals plan one final heist, to kidnap a wealthy French businessman.
Release Date
1977-05-19
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4.5
Rating:
2.3 startsTagline
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Italiano
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