Eurocrime

Often slick, violent, and compelling, the Italian crime films of the 1970s─the "poliziotteschi"─are celebrated in this snazzy documentary. Featuring interviews with stars of the genre such as Enzo Castellari, Joe Dallesandro, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Franco Nero, John Saxon, Henry Silva, Fred Williamson, and others, this overview reveals how films often seen as limp retreads of popular American fare had distinct agendas of their own. 127 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.