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Plot Summary:
After the daughter of the prominent professor Icardi goes missing an investigation is quickly commenced, much to the chagrin of commisioner Solmi who thinks Icardi is receiving benefits because of his status and that instead the professor should be treated like anyone else would have been treated in his place. The girl is soon found, murdered, shot in the head. The investigation gets under way and with only a few, thin, leads to go by, it's not going to be an open and shut case.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 311
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, detective, psychotronic
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Milano Violenta (1976)
Plot Summary:
A gang of thieves decides to hit the headquarters of Aspex. The police intervened and only two of the robbers managed to escape with the loot, while the other two are forced to take hostages to escape. The police started investigations but also the gang leader, the Cat, will be hunting the first two escaped with the loot to get money, and revenge for their escape.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 318
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Momentos de Prazer e Agonia (1983)
Plot Summary:
A small-town school teacher leads an apparently normal life, including a longtime boyfriend. But she secretly has several lesbian affairs until the women in her life start being brutally murdered.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 66
Genere: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Brazil
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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Ghost Festival (1985)
Plot Summary:
A psychopath solicits ghostly help to find out who killed his wife, and then concocts a bizarre plan to get vengeance.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 11
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration:
Plot tags: anthology
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The Bloody Hands of the Law (1973)
Plot Summary:
When a crime boss is murdered while in hospital, a young woman sees the killers, but her room mate convinces her not to tell the police, fearing the consequences. Unfortunately the murderers realize that they have been seen, and kill both women. Catching the killers proves difficult as anyone who knows anything dies in unexplained circumstances. It becomes evident that a large and powerful criminal organization is behind the murders, and that they have links within the police force. It is up to Lt. Carmine to see that justice prevails, using any means necessary.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 167
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Seeding of a Ghost (1983)
Plot Summary:
A Hong Kong taxi driver suffers after being cursed by a sorcerer he accidentally hit with his cab. After the driver's wife is raped and killed by teenage hooligans, he pleads with the sorcerer to lift the hex and restore his wife to the land of the living. Otherworldly zombie chaos ensues.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 980
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: retro, atmospheric, controversial, poliziottesco, cult film
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The Hoarder (2015)
Plot Summary:
Ella discovers a terrifying secret when she becomes trapped in an underground storage facility. To survive she must join forces with a group of strangers, each with something to hide.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, psychological, bleak, psychotronic, detective
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Special Killers (1973)
Plot Summary:
Sandro, a detective, finds his wife strangled. His girl-friend Tiffany, who works as photographer, makes a "Blow up" from a photo, what Sandro finds beside the victim. Sandro and Tiffany are looking for the woman on the photo, Laura. They finds her in a Night Club in Rome.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 163
Genere: Thriller, Crime
Country: Italy, Spain, France
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: detective, poliziottesco
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No, The Case Is Happily Resolved (1973)
Plot Summary:
While fishing at a quiet lake, a man witnesses a murder. Although confronted by the killer he manages to escape. Afraid of the consequences of becoming involved he decides not to report what he saw. Instead the real murderer does go to the Police, claiming that he is the witness. After speaking to a priest the innocent man finally hands himself in, only to be arrested and found guilty.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 500
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, surprise ending, twist ending
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The Author's Crime (1974)
Plot Summary:
A wealthy Countess is warned that if she gives a valuable painting away as first prize in a music competition, the only thing handed out will be death. In rapid succession, the painting is stolen, the Countess murdered, her niece kidnapped, and the police baffled as the killings continue.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 63
Genere: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Manhunt in the City (1975)
Plot Summary:
When a crook gets framed as a drug kingpin, the mob decide to "off" his wife. Revenge is the name of the game, and the manhunt is on!.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 344
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, psychotronic, cult film
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Bewitched (1981)
Plot Summary:
While possessed by an evil spirit, a man murders his daughter. A police detective investigating the case also becomes possessed. A good monk helps fight the evil spirit.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 536
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong, Thailand
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: detective, atmospheric, poliziottesco, lovecraft
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Naked Violence (1969)
Plot Summary:
Some youngsters rape and kill their teacher; but they won't tell their motivation. The police detective on the case feels some sinister influence behind the young murderers.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 827
Genere: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, detective
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Mortal Sins (1989)
Plot Summary:
A PI hired to find a killer is led to a corrupt televangelist.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 91
Genere: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: detective
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Merciless Man (1976)
Plot Summary:
The city suffers and succumbs unarmed, but an ex secret agent succeeds in winning the struggle against the gangsterism. Intrigue and violence grip a society victim of the crime.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 88
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: detective, poliziottesco
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Death Occurred Last Night (1970)
Plot Summary:
A chief police inspector investigates the disappearance of a 25-year-old, mentally retarded woman, the daughter of a lonely widower. After she turns up dead, the cops race to find the killers before the grieving father does.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 667
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy, West Germany
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: independent film, poliziottesco
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Sardinia Kidnapped (1968)
Plot Summary:
Christina Fisher arrives in Sardinia to spend a holiday with her university friend, Francesco. As they are touring the island, they are trapped by mountain terrorists. Francesco is kidnapped, but Christina is permitted to leave. She is determined to contact the police, but is persuaded not to by Francesco's best friend, Gambino. Together they try to find the kidnappers, but she becomes suspicious of everyone including Gambino. Confused and paranoid, she sets out alone to contact the police.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 270
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Hell Has No Boundary (1982)
Plot Summary:
Story revolves around a possessed young police woman who seems to be out killing everyone who gets in her way. Her boyfriend, photographer and boss at work are all suspicious of her and are out to find out what's the problem. With a story focusing on possession, vengeful spirits and murder, you're steadily entertained with a flick that manages to keep it's head above water.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 128
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: detective, poliziottesco, weird
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The Sniper (1977)
Plot Summary:
Lucas is a widower who works as a clockmaker. He has a daughter who lives in a village in northern Spain. One day his daughter go to school as each morning and he opens his shop. Aafter, a neighbor comes running to tell him that his daughter just died as an unfortunate victim of a terrorist attack that has been perpetrated against the car of a minister on official visit. Shattered, Lucas thinks that this is due to serious political tension that is living that part of the country, making a terrible emotionally unbalanced resolution: life threatening to the Head of State.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 54
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Spain
Duration:
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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The Weapon, The Hour, The Motive (1972)
Plot Summary:
A sexually-promiscuous priest is stabbed to death inside a church.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 506
Genere: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Hong Kong Butcher (1985)
Plot Summary:
Based on the life of Hong Kong serial killer Lam Kor-wan. He was arrested in 1982 after murdering four women.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 30
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: asian horror
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Bare Foot Thriller (1997)
Plot Summary:
A serial rapist/murderer with a leg fetish notices a pretty female police officer at a shootout, and stalks her and her family to be his next victims.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 285
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Sweet Sexual Awakening (1978)
Plot Summary:
Paul Dellis, a young self-made shipowner, has no time for anything other than high class call girls in a luxurious resort. The girl suppliers are a photographer and owner of a model agency, Werner, and his girlfriend Samantha. A rich woman, Tina, who spends her time at the same resort, fascinated by Paul arranges to visit him taking the place of Samantha. When Samantha is found dead, Tina disappears and all suspicions fall on Paul.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 67
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Greece
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexual, sexy
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From Corleone to Brooklyn (1979)
Plot Summary:
Maurizio Merli takes up a familiar role as Commissioner Berni; a cop who puts his life on the line to transport a witness from Corleone to New York City in order to testify against a mob boss on trial for murder. Along the way, Berni and his prisoner face a series of traps set up by the Mafia.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 427
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Young, Violent, Dangerous (1976)
Plot Summary:
Paul, Joe and Louie are three young men from good families who decide to go on a bloodthirsty and pointless crime spree, much to the dismay of paul’s girlfriend (Eleonora Giorgi) and the local police commissioner (Tomas Milian). the group starts by robbing a gas station where paul guns down three innocent bystanders. When they later decide to rob a bank and a grocery store, paul ends up killing more people. It isn’t long before the entire police force is looking for the three criminals, who pick up the girl and hightail it to the Swiss border, killing everyone in their path.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 535
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, psychotronic, surprise ending, cult film
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The Baby Sitter (1975)
Plot Summary:
Michelle, a French sculptor living in Rome, is told of a job babysitting a rich man's son by her new friend Ann, an actress. When she arrives at the boy's house, she discovers that he in fact has been kidnapped.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 397
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: France, Italy, West Germany
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco
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Gang War in Milan (1973)
Plot Summary:
A Milan pimp faces off against a ruthless and greedy French gangster whom wants to unite organized crime in Italy.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 714
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: poliziottesco, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, cult film
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The Girl in the Yellow Pajamas (1977)
Plot Summary:
Two seemingly separate stories in New South Wales: a burned, murdered body of a young woman is found on the beach, and a retired inspector makes inquiries; also, Linda, a waitress and ferry attendant, has several lovers and marries one, but continues seeing the others. The police have a suspect in the murder, but the retired inspector is convinced they're wrong; he continues a methodical investigation. Linda and her husband separate, and there are complications. Will the stories cross or are they already twisted together?.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Italy, Spain
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: suspense, slasher, cult classic, erotic, scary, tense, rough, mind bending, serious, realistic
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A Black Veil for Lisa (1968)
Plot Summary:
When a narcotics officer suspects that his beautiful wife, who is a former criminal, is having an affair, he becomes so obsessed with this that he has major problems to manage their work. In the end, his obsession with devastating consequences when he captures the assassin he hunts.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 655
Genere: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Country: Italy, West Germany
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: detective, suspense, psychological thriller, independent film
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Seven Blood-Stained Orchids (1972)
Plot Summary:
A woman, a survivor of a failed murder attempt by a person dubbed "The Half-Moon Killer" by the police, and her husband must find the connecting thread between herself, six other women, and the killer before the killer strikes at her again.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Italy, West Germany
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: slasher, suspense, atmospheric, realistic, serious, tense, disturbing, spooky, twisted, scary
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Nine Guests for a Crime (1977)
Plot Summary:
Nine members of the same family go to an island, where nobody lives - but the head of the family owns a nice house there. Problem is that he and his three sons keep a dark secret, and this dark secret begins to haunt them as soon as they are on the island. One by one falls victim to a mysterious killer.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 651
Genere: Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: surprise ending, twist ending