Violent City
Città violenta
“In a city set to explode, one man has just lit the fuse”
Synopsis
A hitman is double-crossed by his girlfriend and barely escapes a murder attempt. He then sets out to take his revenge on the woman and the gang boss who put her up to it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Violent City ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Sollima
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Sollima, Sauro Scavolini, Lina Wertmüller, Gianfranco Calligarich
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Città violenta
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Unidis, Fono Roma, Jolly Film, Universal Pictures France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Sollima
Sergio Sollima, Sauro Scavolini, Lina Wertmüller, Gianfranco Calligarich, Dino Maiuri, Massimo De Rita
Ennio Morricone
Aldo Tonti
Nino Baragli
Giorgio Papi, Arrigo Colombo
Department Leadership Roster
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Sergio Sollima
Screenplay
Giorgio Papi
Producer
Sauro Scavolini
Screenplay
Arrigo Colombo
Producer
Lina Wertmüller
Screenplay
Sergio Sollima
Director
Gianfranco Calligarich
Screenplay
Francesco Bronzi
Production Design
Giulio Coltellacci
Costume Design
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Violent City.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Violent City.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Gangster
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Movies
list0
Eurocrime
Italian poliziotteschi and Eurocrime films.
THE BRIEFLY-ACRID CONTUMACIOUSLY-CRAPULOUS FLICKERS PROJECT 2023 🍋💀🍔
Everything I watched in 2023.
Similar Titles to Violent City
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.6
6.0
7.4
6.2
6.0
5.7
7.6
5.1
7.5
6.9
7.5
6.7
4.3
7.5
5.5
7.3
6.4
5.6
More Like Violent City
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Violent City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Violent City about?
A hitman is double-crossed by his girlfriend and barely escapes a murder attempt. He then sets out to take his revenge on the woman and the gang boss who put her up to it.
Who directed Violent City?
Violent City was directed by Sergio Sollima.
Who stars in Violent City?
The principal cast of Violent City includes Charles Bronson, Telly Savalas, Jill Ireland, Michel Constantin, Umberto Orsini.
When was Violent City released and how long is it?
Violent City was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Violent City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Violent City was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Violent City?
Violent City holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).