

Number One
1973-05-28 · 95 min · ★ 7.8
This raw Italian political melodrama investigates the underbelly of Rome in the early '70s, exposing drugs, crime, and sexual scandals.
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- Directors
- Gianni Buffardi
- Production companies
- San Ignazio Cinematografica
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Renzo MontagnaniPoliziotto
Luigi PistilliPoliziotto
Claude JadeIspettore Girl
Chris AvramBenny
Massimo Seratoa
Howard Rossa
Venantino Venantinia
Paolo Malcoa
Andrea Aureli
Emilio Bonuccia
Rita Calderonia
Carla Mancinia
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