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Fearless Fuzz (1978)

Fearless Fuzz (or Magnum Cop,) on paper, feels like one of those pairings of an action comedy with two hot stars we have seen so frequently over the years. Charming as it might be, it can't shake it's Italocrime roots.

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Weapons of Death (1977)

Weapons of Death is a real oddity. It’s a spin off to a series of movies that were popular at the box office in the 1970s. There are a couple of tactics being used, to get bums on seats, pretty shrewd tactics.

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A Special Cop In Action (1976)

The final instalment of the Inspector Betti series sees Merli in Milan to track down some kidnapped children, negotiate their release and deal with the group responsible. Simple.

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Violent Naples (1976)

A mere 7 months after the first film the sequel to Violent Rome, Violent Naples hits! Motorcycle chases, bank robbers and crime bosses beware Betti is back!

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Violent Rome (1975)

"Violent Rome" catapulted Maurizio Merli to stardom as Commissioner Betti, a cop-cum-vigilante. Directed by Marino Girolami, this action-packed film blends thrilling police drama with vengeance, marked by a standout car chase and brutal realism.

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The Tough Ones (1976)

The Tough Ones is one of the best known Italian "Poliziotteschi" thrillers and for good reason. Prepare yourself for a gushy blast of love from a fan