Il cittadino si ribella

Il cittadino si ribella

My gosh this was a long drawn out movie that could have been 30 minutes long. Not to mention what did he accomplish? Got a guy killed he liked and then killed some bank robbers who didn't kill anyone he knew..... then got the shaft from the cops at the end. What a depression yawner

Taut and cynical thriller with a good pace, throbbing soundtrack, decent cinematography and not a little bloody violence. Very much of the times this is a somewhat depressing tale of ruthless criminal activity and police corruption. The not so pretty side of 70's Italy brought vividly to the screen with a workmanlike performance from Franco Nero and little more than sweet innocent looks from Barbara Bach. In fact a little more involvement from the ladies would have made this that much more enjoyable but if it's non stop chasing and shooting done with some style you are after this is certainly your number.

After being taken as a hostage and beaten by three vicious bank robbers, an "average guy" (Franco Nero) becomes outraged by the refusal of the police to take drastic action and decides to go on a personal war against the underworld. The script of this slick-looking, violent tale is standard crime-movie stuff, but director Castellari manages to put in some stylish shots and to stage a gripping final shootout. It's almost as if you're watching a spaghetti crime thriller. (**)

Shot in the same year of the american "Deathwish" with Charles Bronson, has a similar plot but it results much more realistic and exciting. The great Franco Nero's performance and the brilliant music by the De Angelis brothers make of this an "absolutely must see" for all the fans of this kind of movies !