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The Knock Out Cop
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The Knock Out Cop

1973-10-25 · 110 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Comedy · Crime · Drama

Inspector “Flatfoot” Rizzo investigates crime and corruption in Naples.

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Directors
Steno
Production companies
C.A.P.A.C., Mondial Televisione Film
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bud SpencerBud SpencerInspector Rizzo
Adalberto Maria MerliAdalberto Maria MerliTabassi
Raymond PellegrinRaymond PellegrinDe Ribbis
Juliette MaynielJuliette MaynielMaria
Mario PilarMario PilarAntonino Percuoco
Enzo CannavaleEnzo CannavaleCaputo
Angelo InfantiAngelo InfantiFerdinando Scarano
Jho JhenkinsJoe
Salvatore MorraSalvatore MorraPeppino
Franco AngrisanoFranco AngrisanoCommissioner
Carla ManciniCarla ManciniRestaurant Guest
Alessandro PerrellaAlessandro Perrella
Enzo MaggioEnzo MaggioGennarino
Luciano TacconiLuciano TacconiMan in the car
Dominic BartoDominic BartoTom Ferramenti
Nino VingelliNino VingelliCamorrist in Pool Room
Vittorio DuseVittorio DusePolice Officer
Ester CarloniEster CarloniAssunta (uncredited)
Roberto Dell'AcquaRoberto Dell'AcquaJho's Slim Pal (uncredited)
Nello PazzafiniNello PazzafiniHenchman (uncredited)

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