''The Gang That Sold America'' ( it, Squadra antigangsters) is a 1979 Italian " poliziottesco"-

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directed by

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. It is the fifth chapter in the Nico Giraldi film series starred by Tomas Milian. The Italian progressive rock band Goblin created the soundtrack for the film.

Cast

* Tomas Milian: Nico Giraldi * Enzo Cannavale: Salvatore Esposito *

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: Fiona Strike * Leo Gavero : Don Vito *

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: Salvatore Esposito's wife * Margherita Fumero: Maria Sole Giarra *

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: Gitto Cardone * Tomas Milian, Jr.: Antonio, Salvatore Esposito's child * Andrea Aureli: Don Mimì *

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: support killer

Production

''The Gang That Sold America'' is one of the 11 films in which the Cuban actor Tomas Milian portrayed the character of Commissionner Nico Giraldi between 1976 and 1984.

Release

''The Gang that Sold America'' was released on March 1, 1979 where it was distributed by Titanus. It grossed a total of 569 million Italian lire.

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