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An Italian prison warden is forced to exchange a French criminal for his kidnapped wife, but they soon find themselves on the trail of a larger conspiracy.An Italian prison warden is forced to exchange a French criminal for his kidnapped wife, but they soon find themselves on the trail of a larger conspiracy.An Italian prison warden is forced to exchange a French criminal for his kidnapped wife, but they soon find themselves on the trail of a larger conspiracy.
Frédéric de Pasquale
- Michel Granier
- (as Frederic de Pasquale)
Reinhard Kolldehoff
- French Lawyer
- (as René Kolldehoff)
Alexander Stephan
- Jean-Daniel Auger
- (as Gunnar Warner)
Steffen Zacharias
- Joe Le Corse
- (as Steffen Zaccarias)
Sal Borgese
- Suicidal Prisoner
- (as Sal Borghese)
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- TriviaDirector Sergio Sollima said in an interview that Oliver Reed was good to work with until 2 or 3 in the afternoon because then his alcoholism would become difficult to work with. Star Fabio Testi also expressed that it was both exciting and difficult to work with Reed due to his alcoholism, and he would become violent on the set on many occasions.
- GoofsIn one scene Fabio Testi's character refers to Paola Pitagora's character as Paola instead of Carlotta.
- Crazy creditsIn the Italian and French versions of the opening credits, the film's theme song, "Un Ami", is sung in French by Daniel Beretta, while the International version uses an instrumental version of the song.
- Alternate versionsThe French version is 39 seconds shorter than the Italian and International versions, and removes two brief moments:
- Milo commenting on the Sicilian kidnappers' "thorough sweep" of the area prior to taking his and Vito's pictures.
- Vito telling the French police that he is being set up as a lunatic by the kidnappers to discredit his statements.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Revolver: Calling the Shots (2002)
- SoundtracksUn Ami
Music by Ennio Morricone
Lyrics by Alberto Bevilacqua and Catherine Desage
Performed by Daniel Beretta
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Above-average polizia flick enlivened by strong characters and direction
Another great and unconventional crime drama from those beloved Italians, this one made by master of class Sergio Sollima (SANDOKAN) and containing a greater depth of plot and character than one might expect from other pulp adventures from the time. This tough flick is great and interesting thanks to the unconventional plot and the raw, almost documentary-style camera work which follows the characters around a variety of European settings. The plot is complex and gets murkier as the film progresses, with multiple characters lurking around the edges who have no clear motives. At times the film ventures into the area of the psychological thriller as it puts the characters through tense situations, at all times leading to a climax that you just know won't be a happy one.
Chief enjoyment comes from unlikely star Oliver Reed, playing a typically gruff character who is forced to confront his morals as the film progresses. Reed is great in the role, especially as he is forced to become more and more emotive as the film goes on, and he really fits into the role of the character nicely so that you forget that he's acting; personally I think this is one of the best performances I've seen from the underrated star. Fabio Testi is the criminal, Milo Ruiz, and puts in a genuinely good performance along with Reed, shining in a part that allows him to play a character rather than a wooden figure for once. The supporting cast is fine, especially Agostina Belli's frightened captive.
BLOOD IN THE STREETS is more plot-centric than most and thus contains a lesser degree of action than you might expect, although Sollima does throw in one outstanding shoot-out in a street for action fans. Nonetheless the sheer level of twists and turns in the plot and the performances make it hugely engrossing. One last thing to mention: there's a fantastic and stylish score by the acclaimed Ennio Morricone which enhances the action no end. This combination of winning elements makes it one to watch.
Chief enjoyment comes from unlikely star Oliver Reed, playing a typically gruff character who is forced to confront his morals as the film progresses. Reed is great in the role, especially as he is forced to become more and more emotive as the film goes on, and he really fits into the role of the character nicely so that you forget that he's acting; personally I think this is one of the best performances I've seen from the underrated star. Fabio Testi is the criminal, Milo Ruiz, and puts in a genuinely good performance along with Reed, shining in a part that allows him to play a character rather than a wooden figure for once. The supporting cast is fine, especially Agostina Belli's frightened captive.
BLOOD IN THE STREETS is more plot-centric than most and thus contains a lesser degree of action than you might expect, although Sollima does throw in one outstanding shoot-out in a street for action fans. Nonetheless the sheer level of twists and turns in the plot and the performances make it hugely engrossing. One last thing to mention: there's a fantastic and stylish score by the acclaimed Ennio Morricone which enhances the action no end. This combination of winning elements makes it one to watch.
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- Runtime1 hour 51 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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