Mean Frank and Crazy Tony

Mean Frank and Crazy Tony

Crazy enough to take on the cops and the mob... Mean enough to whip 'em!

R 1973 · 93 min · ★ 4.6 · Comedy, Crime

There's trouble in Frankie Diomede's criminal empire in Genoa. A French gangster has moved into his territory, so he flies home to take care of business. He promptly has himself arrested so that he'll have the perfect alibi when the bodies start piling up. But it turns out his enemies have enough juice to keep him in prison, his associates start dying and the attempts on his life start. Cue Tony Breda, a wannabe wiseguy, who has a plan to spring Frankie from jail.

Directed by Michele Lupo · Written by Sergio Donati

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Lee Van Cleef Frankie
Tony Lo Bianco Tony
Edwige Fenech Orchidea
Jean Rochefort Louis
Fausto Tozzi Massara
Silvano Tranquilli Sylvester
Mario Erpichini Joe Sciti
Stefania Careddu Lady in Piccapietra
Adolfo Lastretti Al
Ugo Fangareggi Man in Café
Claudio Gora Director of Casa del Giovane
Romano Puppo Assassin

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