The film belongs to a period of Italian cinema that used the "seriality of news media" and contemporary crime waves to ground its storytelling. While many films in this genre focused on political violence, the Corbucci/Milian collaborations leaned into and the "maverick cop" archetype.
: A blend of the gritty poliziottesco (Italian police thriller) and commedia all'italiana , reflecting the sociopolitical tumult of Italy’s "Years of Lead". Squadra antitruffa (1977)
as Marshal Nico Giraldi, the unorthodox, foul-mouthed cop known for his signature hat and streetwise attitude. David Hemmings as Robert (Bob) Matthews. The film belongs to a period of Italian
: Bruno Corbucci, a prolific figure in Italian genre cinema. Cast : as Marshal Nico Giraldi, the unorthodox, foul-mouthed cop
Squadra antitruffa (internationally released as Hit Squad or Swindle ) is a 1977 Italian poliziottesco action-comedy film directed by Bruno Corbucci . It is the third installment in the popular Nico Giraldi series , starring Tomas Milian . 1. Core Production Details