''The Gang That Sold America'' ( it, Squadra antigangsters) is a 1979

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directed by

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. It is the fifth chapter in the Nico Giraldi film series starred by

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. The Italian progressive rock band

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created the soundtrack for the film.

Cast

: Nico Giraldi *

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: Salvatore Esposito *

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: Fiona Strike * Leo Gavero : Don Vito *

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: Salvatore Esposito's wife *

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: Maria Sole Giarra *

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: Gitto Cardone * Tomas Milian, Jr.: Antonio, Salvatore Esposito's child *

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: 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

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

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. It grossed a total of 569 million Italian lire.

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