The Knock Out Cop
Piedone lo sbirro
“A one man demolition squad!”
Synopsis
Inspector “Flatfoot” Rizzo investigates crime and corruption in Naples.
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Top Cast
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Bud Spencer
Inspector Rizzo
Adalberto Maria Merli
Tabassi
Raymond Pellegrin
De Ribbis
Juliette Mayniel
Maria
Mario Pilar
Antonino Percuoco
Enzo Cannavale
Caputo
Angelo Infanti
Ferdinando Scarano
Jho Jhenkins
Joe
Salvatore Morra
Peppino
Franco Angrisano
Commissioner
Carla Mancini
Restaurant Guest
Alessandro Perrella
Enzo Maggio
Gennarino
Luciano Tacconi
Man in the car
Dominic Barto
Tom Ferramenti
Nino Vingelli
Camorrist in Pool Room
Vittorio Duse
Police Officer
Ester Carloni
Assunta (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steno
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio De Caro
- Original Score
- Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
- Original Title
- Piedone lo sbirro
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- C.A.P.A.C., Mondial Televisione Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steno
Lucio De Caro, Luciano Vincenzoni, Nicola Badalucco, Adolfo Dragone
Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
Silvano Ippoliti
Daniele Alabiso
Sergio Bonotti
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Bonotti
Producer
Silvano Ippoliti
Director of Photography
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Steno
Director
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Daniele Alabiso
Editor
Lucio De Caro
Screenplay
Luciano Sagoni
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Knock Out Cop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Knock Out Cop about?
Inspector “Flatfoot” Rizzo investigates crime and corruption in Naples.
Who directed The Knock Out Cop?
The Knock Out Cop was directed by Steno.
Who stars in The Knock Out Cop?
The principal cast of The Knock Out Cop includes Bud Spencer, Adalberto Maria Merli, Raymond Pellegrin, Juliette Mayniel, Mario Pilar.
When was The Knock Out Cop released and how long is it?
The Knock Out Cop was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Knock Out Cop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Knock Out Cop was composed by Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Knock Out Cop?
The Knock Out Cop holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).