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Number One

1973-05-28 · 95 min · ★ 7.8

Crime

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 MontagnaniRenzo MontagnaniPoliziotto
Luigi PistilliLuigi PistilliPoliziotto
Claude JadeClaude JadeIspettore Girl
Chris AvramChris AvramBenny
Massimo SeratoMassimo Seratoa
Howard RossHoward Rossa
Venantino VenantiniVenantino Venantinia
Paolo MalcoPaolo Malcoa
Andrea AureliAndrea Aureli
Emilio BonucciEmilio Bonuccia
Isabelle De Valverta
Guido Mannaria
Rita CalderoniRita Calderonia
Carla ManciniCarla Mancinia
Bruno Di LuiaBruno Di LuiaPupo

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