Violent Naples

Violent Naples

He's the dirtiest law-enforcer ever to hit the streets...

1976 · 95 min · ★ 6.4 · Thriller, Action, Crime

Inspector Betti (Maurizio Merli) is transferred to Naples and immediately after his arrival receives a warm welcome from The Commandante (Barry Sullivan), the city's crime lord. Betti then goes on a personal mission against corruption and organized crime, and tries to force the syndicate out of town with any means necessary.

Directed by Umberto Lenzi · Written by Vincenzo Mannino

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