“When There's No Where Else to Turn to.”
Carlo Antonelli, an engineer from Genoa, gets mugged and decides to take justice into his own hands. At first the muggers seem to get the upper hand, but then he's helped by Tommy, a young robber who takes his side.
Franco Nero
Carlo Antonelli
Giancarlo Prete
Tommy
Barbara Bach
Barbara
Renzo Palmer
Police Inspector
Nazzareno Zamperla
Hood
Romano Puppo
Hood
Massimo Vanni
Hood #2
Renata Zamengo
Cavallo
Franco Borelli
Commissioner Borelli
Mauro Vestri
Barman
Street Law is a crime, action film released in 1974 exploring themes of rebellion, corruption, revenge, bulldozer, poliziottesco. Directed by Enzo G. Castellari, it stars Franco Nero, Giancarlo Prete, Barbara Bach. Carlo Antonelli, an engineer from Genoa, gets mugged and decides to take justice into his own hands. At first the muggers seem to get the upper hand, but then he's helped by Tommy, a young robber who takes his side.
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