Destruction Force

Destruction Force

1977 · 100 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime

A shoot out after a robbery ends with the death of the Chief of Police. Police detective Ghini goes in search of a suspect, Lanza, to avenge the death of his boss. Ghini's search leads him to Belli, a Sicilian gangster and 'Trashy', the dirty leader of a gang of killers. The action is violent as both police and criminals track down Belli who still finds some time to attempt a couple of robberies...

Directed by Stelvio Massi · Written by Elisa Briganti

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