Eurocrime The Italian Cop And Gangster Films That Ruled The 70s Full Movie Hd 1080p Download



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Eurocrime! The Italian Cop And Gangster Films That Ruled The '70s Full Movie Hd 1080p Download
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A documentary concerning the violent Italian &#39;poliziotteschi&#39; 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.
This remarkably entertaining and illuminating documentary on the explosion of Italian cop and mobster movies that proliferated throughout the 1970&#39;s manages to cover a lot of ground in a highly dynamic and engrossing way. Among the people interviewed are actors John Saxon, Franco Nero, Fred Williamson, Chris Mitchum, an especially vibrant and funny Henry Silva, Richard Harrison, Michael Forrest (who carved a nice niche for himself as an American dubber working in Italy), Antonio Sabato, Luc Merenda, Leonard Mann, and Joe Dallesandro, directors Claudio Caiano and Enzo Castellari, writer Claudio Fragasso, actress Nicoletta Machiavelli, and stuntman Ottaviano Dell&#39;Acqua.<br/><br/>Writer/director Mike Malloy scrupulously addresses an assortment of relevant and interesting topics that include the origins of the genre, how crime was rampant in Italy at the time these pictures were being produced in mass volume (the terrorist group the Red Brigade was all over the news while Naples was a veritable hotbed of organized criminal activity), staple genre ingredients like outrageous and often dangerous stunts, over-the-top action set pieces, extreme violence, and the frequently misogynistic treatment of women (Malloy warrants extra praise for not idly glossing over this rather distasteful aspect of these films), the spotty distribution and harsh critical reception of these movies in the United States, the difficulty American actors had in adjusting to these movies being made without direct sound, the recent revival of this genre in the last few years, and even an amusing segment on the blatant inclusion of J&amp;B Whiskey as product placement in these films. Better still, Malloy primarily interviews folks who were actual active participants in the genre; there thankfully isn&#39;t a single gushy fanboy geek to be found in the entire documentary. In addition, Malloy&#39;s artful use of such invigorating cinematic techniques as split screen, cool stylized animation, and snappily edited montages transcends the usual flat talking head format that tends to bog these type of retrospective features down. Jam-packed with oodles of choice clips and further galvanized by a funky-throbbing score, this one rates as absolutely essential viewing for fans of this rough&#39;n&#39;ready genre.
Dealing with the 70s Italian gangster film/rip-off scene, this is a fantastic two hours of interviews mixed with clips mixed with some very original animation segueways, all soundtracked by an authentic superfly soundtrack.<br/><br/>There is a general sense of good fun that runs throughout, even during the chapters that address misogyny and organised crime. Worth watching just for the car chases and scenes of actors genuinely doing their own stunts (the episode with John Saxon and live machine gun rounds is particularly memorable).<br/><br/>You don&#39;t need to be a particular fan of exploitation to enjoy this film; in fact its triumph lies in the way in which it weaves its own stories from the recollections of the chief protagonists. Highly recommended.

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