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Tony Arzenta

Tony Arzenta

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Tony Arzenta

"By mistake they killed his wife and child - THAT was a hell of a mistake!"

1973

1h 53m

6.1(68 votes)

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Crime

Drama

Overview

A mob hitman wants to retire, but his bosses don't think that's a good idea. Complications - and many bloody shootouts - ensue.

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Lira Films

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Alain Delon

Alain Delon

Tony Arzenta

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

Nick Gusto

Roger Hanin

Roger Hanin

Carré

Carla Gravina

Carla Gravina

Sandra

Marc Porel

Marc Porel

Domenico Maggio

Nicoletta Machiavelli

Nicoletta Machiavelli

Anna

Guido Alberti

Guido Alberti

Don Mariano

Lino Troisi

Lino Troisi

Rocco Cutitta

Silvano Tranquilli

Silvano Tranquilli

Montani, the Interpol officer

Erika Blanc

Erika Blanc

The Prostitute as a decoy

Creative team

Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Written by: Franco Verucci
Roberto Gandus
Produced by: Raymond Danon
Luciano Martino

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