The Heroin Busters
La via della droga
Synopsis
Drug use in the city of Rome is at an all-time high. Children score from dealers in front of their schools, mules waltz straight through airport security, and Interpol's main man, Mike Hamilton, is at his wits' end. Fed up to the back teeth with the local police force's incompetence, his only hope is to rely on one of his own men, Fabio, an officer so deep undercover that no-one but Hamilton knows who he really is. Even as Fabio gains the trust of cartel leader Gianni, however, the dealers are edging ever closer to the truth, and when his cover is blown, the hunter becomes the hunted as Fabio finds himself alone in a desperate fight to survive.
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The Heroin Busters (1977) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-27
Top Cast
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Fabio Testi
Fabio
David Hemmings
Mike Hamilton
Sherry Buchanan
Vera
Wolfango Soldati
Gilo
Massimo Vanni
Massimo
Romano Puppo
Enforcer
Angelo Ragusa
Dealer
Sergio Ruggeri
Sergio
Joshua Sinclair
Gianni
Leonardo Scavino
Cannabis Dealer
Salvatore Billa
Narcotics Agent
Gianni Orlando
Leroy
Giovanni Bonadonna
Gianni's Henchman #1
Guido Cerniglia
Colonel
Antonella Della Porta
Woman Using Bar's Telephone
Andrea Franchetti
Roberto Dell'Acqua
Luciano
Margherita Horowitz
Junkie Girl's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo G. Castellari, Massimo De Rita
- Original Score
- Massimo Morante, Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli
- Original Title
- La via della droga
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Cinemaster
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo G. Castellari
Enzo G. Castellari, Massimo De Rita, Galliano Juso, Gene Luotto
Massimo Morante, Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli
Giovanni Bergamini
Gianfranco Amicucci
Galliano Juso
Department Leadership Roster
Enzo G. Castellari
Director
Massimo Morante
Original Music Composer
Agostino Marangolo
Original Music Composer
Claudio Simonetti
Original Music Composer
Fabio Pignatelli
Original Music Composer
Enzo G. Castellari
Screenplay
Massimo De Rita
Screenplay
Galliano Juso
Producer
Gianfranco Amicucci
Editor
Corrado Ricercato
Production Design
Luciano Sagoni
Costume Design
Angelo Ragusa
Stunt Coordinator
Giovanni Bergamini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heroin Busters
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What is The Heroin Busters about?
Drug use in the city of Rome is at an all-time high. Children score from dealers in front of their schools, mules waltz straight through airport security, and Interpol's main man, Mike Hamilton, is at his wits' end. Fed up to the back teeth with the local police force's incompetence, his only hope is to rely on one of his own men, Fabio, an officer so deep undercover that no-one but Hamilton knows who he really is. Even as Fabio gains the trust of cartel leader Gianni, however, the dealers are edging ever closer to the truth, and when his cover is blown, the hunter becomes the hunted as Fabio finds himself alone in a desperate fight to survive.
Who directed The Heroin Busters?
The Heroin Busters was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
Who stars in The Heroin Busters?
The principal cast of The Heroin Busters includes Fabio Testi, David Hemmings, Sherry Buchanan, Wolfango Soldati, Massimo Vanni.
When was The Heroin Busters released and how long is it?
The Heroin Busters was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heroin Busters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heroin Busters was composed by Massimo Morante, Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti, Fabio Pignatelli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heroin Busters?
The Heroin Busters holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).