The Big Racket
Il grande racket
“Someone's gonna pay...”
Synopsis
Nico Palmieri is a police inspector who battles a criminal gang terrorizing a sleepy Italian town, extorting cash from the local merchants. With the threat of violence, no one dares to act, except for a restaurant owner who is forced by Palmieri to tell the truth.
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Fabio Testi
Nicola Palmieri
Vincent Gardenia
Uncle Pepe
Renzo Palmer
Pietro
Orso Maria Guerrini
Gianni Rossetti
Glauco Onorato
Mazzarelli
Marcella Michelangeli
Rudy's Enforcer
Romano Puppo
Domenico
Antonio Marsina
Lawyer
Sal Borgese
Salvatore
Joshua Sinclair
Rudy "The Marsiglian"
Massimo Vanni
Rudy's Enforcer
Edy Biagetti
Judge
Anna Zinnemann
Anna Rossetti
Salvatore Billa
Barrera
Giovanni Bonadonna
Cuomo "The Calabrian"
Franco Borelli
Oreste Saclà
Pietro Ceccarelli
Louis Jemair
Domenico Cianfriglia
Rudy's Enforcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo G. Castellari, Massimo De Rita, Dino Maiuri
- Original Score
- Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
- Original Title
- Il grande racket
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Cinemaster
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo G. Castellari
Enzo G. Castellari, Massimo De Rita, Dino Maiuri
Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
Marcello Masciocchi
Gianfranco Amicucci
Galliano Juso
Department Leadership Roster
Enzo G. Castellari
Screenplay
Enzo G. Castellari
Director
Massimo De Rita
Screenplay
Dino Maiuri
Screenplay
Galliano Juso
Producer
Franco Vanorio
Production Design
Carlo Gentili
Costume Design
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Rocco Lerro
Stunt Coordinator
Marcello Masciocchi
Director of Photography
Luciano Sagoni
Costume Design
Gianfranco Amicucci
Editor
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Racket
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What is The Big Racket about?
Nico Palmieri is a police inspector who battles a criminal gang terrorizing a sleepy Italian town, extorting cash from the local merchants. With the threat of violence, no one dares to act, except for a restaurant owner who is forced by Palmieri to tell the truth.
Who directed The Big Racket?
The Big Racket was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
Who stars in The Big Racket?
The principal cast of The Big Racket includes Fabio Testi, Vincent Gardenia, Renzo Palmer, Orso Maria Guerrini, Glauco Onorato.
When was The Big Racket released and how long is it?
The Big Racket was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Racket?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Racket was composed by Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Racket?
The Big Racket holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).