

Shoot First, Die Later
1974-07-12 · 94 min · ★ 6.8
When mobsters try to put an honest policeman on the payroll, he seeks revenge on the mob. But, he soon learns that his actions, however honest, have dire consequences.
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Production details
- Directors
- Fernando Di Leo
- Production companies
- Cinemaster, Mara Films, Mount Street Film
- Countries
- France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Luc MerendaLt. Domenico Malacarne
Richard ConteDr. Nazzari
Delia BoccardoSandra
Raymond PellegrinPascal
Gianni SantuccioChief
Vittorio CaprioliEsposito
Salvo RandoneMarshal Malacarne
Rosario BorelliDet. Pietro Garrito
Monica MonetBarbara
Elio ZamutoRio
Gino MilliGianmaria
Sergio AmmirataVice Commissioner Curcetti
Massimo SarchielliRabal
Loris BazzocchiKiller
Salvatore BillaDet. Rizzo
Marcella Di FalcoKiller
Attilio DuseDet. Aniello
Luigi Antonio GuerraYoung Detective
Mario Garriba
Marisa TraversiContessa NevioTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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