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THE SICILIAN BOSS (1979) Da Corleone a Brooklyn Directed by Umberto Lenzi...

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:54:15 GMT

THE SICILIAN BOSS (1979)

Da Corleone a Brooklyn

Directed by Umberto Lenzi

Starring

Maurizio Merli, Mario Merola, Van Johnson, Biagio Pelligra, Ventantino Venantini, Nando Marineo, Salvatore Billa and Sonia Viviani

After secretly relocating to New York from Polermo under a false identity and passport, a mafia boss is intent on settling old scores back in the old country. Meanwhile back in Rome, a cop (Maurizio Merli) is investigating one of the hit jobs and suspects a Sicilian connection which takes him to Palermo.

When the cop captures a criminal who can identify the mafia boss, the two of them start a journey across unfamiliar territory from Italy to New York. If they can last through mafia traps and violent encounters, the thug can testify and the the boss can be extradited back to Italy.

Written and directed by Umberto Lenzi (Make Them Die Slowly), his last entry into the euro-crime action genre is this lost classic and he definitely goes out with a bang. The film moves at a brisk pace with the Mafia in pursuit of Merli and his witness so the viewer never knows when they will next be attacked or by what method.

Also known as From Corleone to Brooklyn

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NOTTURNO (1983) Directed by Giorgio Bontempi Starring Tony Musante,...

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:52:35 GMT

NOTTURNO (1983)

Directed by Giorgio Bontempi

Starring

Tony Musante, Claudio Cassinelli, Omero Antonutti, Fiorenza Marchegiani, Maurizio Merli, West Buchanan, Pino Colizzi and Al Cliver

The CIA (the mighty Maurizio Merli) wants to swap Russians caught during the Cold War with replacement spies during a stop off at the Rome airport. The British have a different agenda in the works though and start it by having one of their thug agents (Endgame's Al Cliver) kidnap the daughter of a black market salesman.

The salesman (The Bird with Crystal Plumage's Tony Musante) happens to have expert sharpshooting skills and the ability to see in total darkness. With his daughter being held captive, he is put in the position of having to snipe out the Russian spy guarded by hundreds of Italian soldiers in order to save her life.

It has only just begun though as personal vendettas, espionage and revenge form a powerful mix that leave many dead. Fueled with a pulsating score by Goblin and starring many legends of Italian cinema, this thriller a must for fans of the genre.

At one time a cut and spliced theatrical version of Notturno was released as well as some incoherent butchered video versions cut to save money on videotape. After discovering some rare Japanese prints, we are pleased to present this spy action epic mini-series in its complete uncut form, clocking in at nearly 8 hours.

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HIGHWAY RACER (1977) Poliziotto sprint Directed by Stelvio Massi Starring...

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:46:40 GMT

HIGHWAY RACER (1977)
Poliziotto sprint

Directed by Stelvio Massi

Starring

Maurizio Merli, Giancarlo Sbragia, Lilli Carati, Angelo Infanti, Glauco Onorato, Orazio Orlando, Tom Felleghy, and Rosario Borelli

Maurizio Merli plays a slightly psychotic detective named Palmer in this Italian crime action flick directed by frequent contributor of thr genre, Stelvio Massi. Palmer is the police department's best driver, but even he is confused by a string of armed robberies committed by stunt-driving crooks who continually evade their police pursuers with the greatest of ease.

With the bandits still on the loose, Palmer is kicked off the case after a couple of crackups, one of which causes the death of his partner. It isn't long before he is recruited by his boss again to infiltrate the gang and tip off the department to their next robbery.

Stelvio Massi stages several exciting car chases and stunts in this one, including a dangerous-looking jump and a collision
between a car and pedestrian that looks a little too close for comfort.

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