Street Law (1974)
"Il cittadino si ribella" (original title)

Carlo Antonelli, an engineer from Genoa, gets mugged and decides to take justice into his own hands. At first the muggers seem to get the upper hand, but then he's helped by Tommy, a young ... See full summary »

Director:

Enzo G. Castellari

Writers:

Massimo De Rita (story), Arduino Maiuri (screenplay)

Stars:

Franco Nero, Giancarlo Prete, Barbara Bach

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Franco Nero	...	Carlo Antonelli
Giancarlo Prete	...	Tommy
Barbara Bach	...	Barbara
Renzo Palmer	...	Police Inspector
Nazzareno Zamperla	...	Hood #1
Massimo Vanni	...	Hood #2
Romano Puppo	...	Hood #3
Renata Zamengo	...	Signora Cavallo
Franco Borelli	...	Assistant Commissioner Borelli
Mauro Vestri	...	Barman
Luigi Antonio Guerra	...	Gianni Rubei
Adriana Facchetti	...	Woman on the Street

Storyline

Carlo Antonelli, an engineer from Genoa, gets mugged and decides to take justice into his own hands. At first the muggers seem to get the upper hand, but then he's helped by Tommy, a young robber who takes his side.

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Plot Keywords:

shot in the leg | motorcycle crash | hostage | limb shot off | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

...it will blow you away!

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Genres:

Action | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

February 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Citizen Rebels

Filming Locations:

Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Capital Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technospes)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

On the commentary for the Blue-Underground DVD release, Director/Blue-Underground president William Lustig told director Enzo G. Castellari that "Il Cittadino si rubella" was the inspiration for his film Vigilante. They both started laughing because "Il Cittadino si rubella" was retitled "Vigilante II" when released on video in the United Kingdom. This means the film that inspired the other illogically became its "sequel."

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Connections

Referenced in Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012)

User Reviews

Slick, violent tale.

After being taken as a hostage and beaten by three vicious bank robbers, an "average guy" (Franco Nero) becomes outraged by the refusal of the police to take drastic action and decides to go on a personal war against the underworld. The script of this slick-looking, violent tale is standard crime-movie stuff, but director Castellari manages to put in some stylish shots and to stage a gripping final shootout. It's almost as if you're watching a spaghetti crime thriller. (**)