The Italian Connection
La mala ordina
“When the Godfather signs your contract... there's no place in the world you can hide!”
Synopsis
When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE ITALIAN CONNECTION (1972) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-14
Top Cast
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Mario Adorf
Luca Canali
Henry Silva
Dave Catania
Woody Strode
Frank Webster
Adolfo Celi
Don Vito Tressoldi
Luciana Paluzzi
Eva Lalli
Franco Fabrizi
Enrico Moroni
Femi Benussi
Nana
Gianni Macchia
Nicola
Peter Berling
Damiano
Francesca Romana Coluzzi
Trini
Cyril Cusack
Corso
Sylva Koscina
Lucia Canali
Jessica Dublin
Miss Kenneth
Omero Capanna
Tressoldi's Henchman at Carpentry
Giuseppe Castellano
Piero Panunzio
Giulio Baraghini
Tressoldi's Henchman with Nicola
Andrea Scotti
Tressoldi's Henchman
Imelde Marani
Cloakroom Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Di Leo
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Di Leo, Augusto Finocchi, Ingo Hermes
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli
- Original Title
- La mala ordina
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Cineproduzioni Daunia 70, Hermes Synchron
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Di Leo
Fernando Di Leo, Augusto Finocchi, Ingo Hermes
Armando Trovajoli
Franco Villa
Amedeo Giomini
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Di Leo
Director
Franco Villa
Director of Photography
Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Fernando Di Leo
Screenplay
Augusto Finocchi
Screenplay
Ingo Hermes
Screenplay
Amedeo Giomini
Editor
Francesco Cuppini
Costume Design
Sergio Mioni
Stunt Coordinator
Francesco Cuppini
Production Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Italian Connection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Italian Connection about?
When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.
Who directed The Italian Connection?
The Italian Connection was directed by Fernando Di Leo.
Who stars in The Italian Connection?
The principal cast of The Italian Connection includes Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi.
When was The Italian Connection released and how long is it?
The Italian Connection was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Italian Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Italian Connection was composed by Armando Trovajoli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Italian Connection?
The Italian Connection holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).