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The Mad Dog Killer
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Title: The Mad Dog Killer (1977)
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Nanni Vitali
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Giuliana Caroli
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Richard Harrison | ... |
Comm. Giulio Santini
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Marina Giordana | ... |
Carla Santini
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Luigi Bonos | ... |
Pappalardo
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Vittorio Duse | ... |
Giuliana Caroli's father
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Ezio Marano |
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Claudio Gora | ... |
Santini's father
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Alberto Squillante | ... |
Aldo 'Bimbo' Pacesi
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Maria Pascucci |
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Nello Pazzafini | ... |
Pietro Caporali
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Antonio Basile | ... |
Mario Portesi
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Sergio Smacchi | ... |
Bruno Esposito
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Rossana Bevilacqua |
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Sadistic no-count killer Nanni Vitali and three other equally brutish hoodlums escape from prison. The foul foursome embark on a savage rape, murder, and robbery spree. Vitali even abducts and defiles frightened hapless lass Giuliana Caroli. Meanwhile, rugged police inspector Giulio Santini is determined to bag the despicable Vitali. Written by Woodyanders
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Out of Prison ... Out of Control ... and Totally Out of His Mind!Parents Guide:
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Country:
ItalyRelease Date:
29 October 1977 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
Beast with a Gun See more »Company Credits
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I'm not sure which title I like more but this film does indeed have a certain special charm to it. No, it is not outstanding or anything superlative like that, but it is rather enjoyable to watch as a crook/killer gets out of prison to wreak havoc and revenge on those responsible for putting him there in the first place. Helmut Berger is the best thing about this film as he plays a violent, sadistic psychopath with the best of them. He has no heart whatsoever and is quite something to see. His scenes in the abandoned warehouse and with newly acquired "moll" the beautiful Marisa Mell particularly stand out. Muscle-bound Richard Harrison, who you might remember from some older sword and sandal movies, plays the cop out to protect himself and his family. Like another reviewer noted, the script and plot have some obvious problems, but the pace and delivery more than offset those inadequacies. If you want some good, old-fashioned Italiam crime atmosphere then Mad Dog or Beast with a Gun is for you.