
Man on the Roof(1976)
When an inspector is murdered in hospital, the investigation led by Detective Martin Beck uncovers reports of misconduct and possibly revenge.


“A feast of violence and action!”
A vengeful criminal targets the inspector who put him away, but the inspector survives and fakes his death. Ignoring orders to flee, he sets out to bring the fugitive back to justice.

Maurizio Merli
Leonardo Tanzi

John Saxon
Frank Di Maggio

Tomas Milian
Luigi "Chinaman" Maietto

Gabriella Lepori
Nadia

Renzo Palmer
Commissioner Astalli

Claudio Undari
Dario

Bruno Corazzari
Cesare Ettore

Gabriella Giorgelli
Maria Balzano

Marco Guglielmi
Marchetti

Salvatore Billa
Salvatore
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist is a action, crime, thriller film released in 1977 exploring themes of sniper rifle, fire extinguisher. Directed by Umberto Lenzi, it stars Maurizio Merli, John Saxon, Tomas Milian. A vengeful criminal targets the inspector who put him away, but the inspector survives and fakes his death. Ignoring orders to flee, he sets out to bring the fugitive back to justice.
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