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They Paid with Bullets: Chicago 1929
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They Paid with Bullets: Chicago 1929

1969-02-05 · 85 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Crime · Thriller

Country bumpkin Frank runs into a gangland shooting, driving the victims to the gang's headquarters. He soon earns a place in Erik's mob. Syndicate head Big John wishes to unite the four gangs in Chicago, but Erik defies them, wishing to remain independent. An assassination attempt forces him to reconsider, and his gang isn't impressed with what they take for his cowardice. This is the point that allows the ambitious Frank to muscle in on Erik's mob, and his moll, Lucie. Frank's first move is to hire outside pros, and shoot up a casino of Big John's, challenging the entire syndicate. Erik, meanwhile, harbors feelings of revenge.

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Directors
Julio Diamante
Production companies
Copercines, Cooperativa Cinematográfica, Nike Cinematografica
Countries
Italy, Spain
Status
Released

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Peter Lee LawrenceErik
Guglielmo SpoletiniGuglielmo SpoletiniFrancesco 'Frank' Lo Faro
Ingrid SchoellerIngrid SchoellerLucie
Philippe HersentPhilippe HersentBig John
Eduardo FajardoEduardo FajardoCaptain Harper
Luis InduniLuis InduniMike
Fernando Sánchez PolackFernando Sánchez PolackRico
Miguel del CastilloMiguel del CastilloSenator
Luis de Tejada
Luis BarbooLuis BarbooThe Irish
José JaspeJosé JaspeTruck Driver

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