The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist(1977)
A feast of violence and action!
A vengeful criminal targets the inspector who put him away, but the inspector survives and fakes his death. Ignoring orders to flee, he sets out to bring the fugitive back to justice.
Movie: The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
Top 10 Billed Cast
Leonardo Tanzi
Frank Di Maggio
Luigi "Chinaman" Maietto
Nadia
Commissioner Astalli
Dario
Cesare Ettore
Maria Balzano
Marchetti
Salvatore
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A vengeful criminal targets the inspector who put him away, but the inspector survives and fakes his death. Ignoring orders to flee, he sets out to bring the fugitive back to justice.
Release Date
1977-02-03
Average
6.6
Rating:
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A feast of violence and action!
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