A documentary concerning the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s which, at first glance, seem to be rip-offs of American crime films like DIRTY HARRY or THE GODFATHER, but which really address Italian issues like the Sicilian Mafia and red terrorism. Perhaps even more interesting than the films themselves were the rushed methods of production (stars performing their own stunts, stealing shots, no live sound) and the bleed-over between real-life cr... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UK only | 1 Month Free Trial | 15 Jul 2014 | 4327 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 62% |  Report: Broken Link |   |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 07 May 2022 | 3374 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 88% | Report: Broken Link | |
| IRELAND only | 1 Month Free Trial | 21 Oct 2020 | 4880 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 65% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 17 Oct 2017 | 566 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 96% | Report: Broken Link | |
![Its HD [Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the 70s]](/images/logos/icons/itshd.png){kind=icon} | WORLDWIDE | ? | 21 Jul 2015 | 3140 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 84% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 16 Aug 2019 | 743 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 62% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | Free Credit | 24 Apr 2021 | 143 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 33% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 18 Aug 2014 | 93 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 23% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 28 Apr 2016 | 19 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 24% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 16 Oct 2013 | 253 | HD | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 16% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | WORLDWIDE | ? | 02 Oct 2020 | 36 | SD / TV | Watch OnlineStream Instantly | 5% | Report: Broken Link | |
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 09 Jul 2025 | 1066 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 69% |  Report: Broken Link | |
 | UK only | N/A | 09 Jul 2025 | 65 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Post | 43% | Report: Broken Link | |
 | USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 09 Jul 2025 | 65 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 5% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 09 Jul 2025 | 9697 | SD / DVD | DVD RentalRent by Mail | 89% | Report: Broken Link | |
| Movie Source | Available | Offers | Added | Views | Quality | Format | Rating | Link | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK only | 30 Day Free Trial | 14 May 2022 | 204 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 81% | Report: Broken Link | |
| UK only | N/A | 14 May 2022 | 42 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Post | 49% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 09 Jul 2025 | 748 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 20% | Report: Broken Link | |
| USA only | 1 Month Free Trial | 14 May 2022 | 3595 | HD / BR | Blu Ray RentalRent by Mail | 92% | Report: Broken Link | |
A documentary concerning the violent Italian 'poliziotteschi' cinematic movement of the 1970s which, at first glance, seem to be rip-offs of American crime films like DIRTY HARRY or THE GODFATHER, but which really address Italian issues like the Sicilian Mafia and red terrorism. Perhaps even more interesting than the films themselves were the rushed methods of production (stars performing their own stunts, stealing shots, no live sound) and the bleed-over between real-life crime and movie crime.
Leave your thoughts about Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s.
| FILMINK (Australia)Roger SmithAt times, it does become slightly episodic in its treatment, but at the same time successfully contextualises this all but forgotten period of Italian film history. |
| User ReviewRobert DI knew nothing about this genre of films, but after watching this I really want to watch them. |
| User ReviewEvan GFun, informative and any film with Franco Nero, Fred Williamson, Richard Harrison, John Saxon, Henry Silva is worth my time. |
Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s
