''Canne mozze'' ("''Sawed-off Shotgun''") is a 1977 Italian crime-thriller film written and directed by
Mario Imperoli
Mario Imperoli (24 June 1931 - 24 December 1977) was an Italian director, producer, screenwriter and journalist.
Born in Rome, Imperoli started his career as a journalist for several magazines and newspapers. He entered the cinema industry in ...
. It was the last film directed by Imperoli, who died in December 1977.
Plot
A Mafia killer returns to his village in Sicily to avenge the death of his brother, who was killed by one of the members of a rival clan. To do this he escapes from prison, and then finds refuge in a villa, where he is forced to kidnap the couple living in the house.
Cast
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Antonio Sabàto: Giovanni Molé
* Ritza Brown: Silvia
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John Richardson: Michele
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Attilio Dottesio
Attilio Dottesio (16 July 1909 – 12 February 1989) was an Italian film character actor and singer. He appeared in 170 films between 1940 and 1985.
Born in Brescia, Dottesio began his career in France, where first he obtained some success ...
: Don Carrara
See also
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List of Italian films of 1977
A list of films produced in Italy in 1977 (see 1977 in film):
References
Footnotes
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External linksItalian films of 1977at the Internet Movie Database
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1977
Films
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References
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1970s Italian-language films
Poliziotteschi films
1970s crime thriller films
Films directed by Mario Imperoli
Films scored by Manuel De Sica
Films set in Sicily
Films about the Sicilian Mafia
1970s Italian films
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