Caliber 9 (1972): Cast & Plot
Caliber 9 is a 1972 action thriller directed by Fernando Di Leo, starring Gastone Moschin as Ugo Piazza, Lionel Stander and Mario Adorf. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Fernando Di Leo
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Cineproduzioni Daunia 70
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Caliber 9 About?
The premise of Caliber 9 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fresh from prison, ex‑con Ugo Piazza encounters his former boss, the sadistic gangster Rocco, who delights in cruelty. Both criminals and police suspect Ugo of hoarding $300,000 meant for an American drug‑lord. The film opens Di Leo’s “Milieu” trilogy of poliziotteschi, later continued by “The Italian Connection” (1972) and “The Boss” (1973).
Caliber 9 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- prostitute
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- swimming pool
- love
- empty swimming pool
- italy
- gold digger
- double cross
- two timing relationship
- cool
- cult film
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- gangster
- police
- drugs
- torture
- violence
- neo noir
- lit fuse
- love interest
- fistfight
- gunfight
- street shootout
- shootout
- brutality
- mass murder
- abandoned building
- kicking
- drug use
- blackmail
- hotel suite
- beaten to death
- bashing head into wall
- nudity
- rearview mirror
- toll road
- shot in the arm
- villa
- shot in the stomach
- cigar smoking
- crime boss
- russian roulette
- blindness
- telephone booth
- bartender
- scar
- breaking glass
- dancing
- execution
- drink
Caliber 9 Cast & Characters
Gastone Moschin leads the cast as Ugo Piazza, with Lionel Stander as L'Americano / The Mikado and Mario Adorf as Rocco Musco. Directed by Fernando Di Leo; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fernando Di Leo
- Gastone Moschin as Ugo Piazza
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Lionel Stander as L'Americano / The Mikado -
Mario Adorf as Rocco Musco - Barbara Bouchet as Nelly Bordon
Also Starring in Caliber 9
· 40 more- Ivo Garrani Don Vincenzo
- Fortunato Cecilia Vincenzo Affatato
- Philippe Leroy Chino
- Salvatore Arico Luca
- Luigi Pistilli Mercuri
- Omero Capanna Couriers Supervisor
- Luigi Antonio Guerra Desk Policeman
- Gilberto Galimberti Americano's Henchman (uncredited)
- Frank Wolff Police Commissioner
- Giuseppe Castellano Nicola
- Mario Novelli Pasquale Tallarico
- Artemio Antonini Americano's Henchman (uncredited)
- Fernando Cerulli Hotel Clerk
- Alessandro Tedeschi German Courier
- Ettore Geri Bartender
- Ernesto Colli Alfredo Bertolon
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- Cesare Di Vito Policeman
- Franco Beltramme Americano's Henchman
- Mauro Vestri Policeman (uncredited)
- Gastone Pescucci Policeman
- Sergio Serafini 4th Courier
- Rossella Bergamonti Americano's Entraîneuse
- Bruno Bertocci 1st Courier - François Doremat
- Giulio Baraghini Brigadier
- Domenico Maggio Americano's Henchman
- Giorgio Trestini Franceschino
- Imelde Marani 3th Courier
- Nello Palladino Policeman (uncredited)
- Empedocle Buzzanca 2nd Courier
- Domenico Demitri Man at Reception Area (uncredited)
- Alberto Fogliani Americano's Henchman
- Giuseppe Leone Americano's Henchman
- Gianni Milito Americano's Henchman
- Mario Pavone Americano's Henchman
- Diomira Vidotto Americano's Entraîneuse
- Antonio Mea Americano's Henchman
- Marina Brengola Americano's Entraîneuse
- Edda Tiberio Americano's Entraîneuse
- Toni Trono
- Luciano Cecchini
More from Fernando Di Leo
More films directed by Fernando Di Leo: Killer vs Killers, The Violent Breed, Madness and Blood and Diamonds.
Caliber 9 Plot Summary
What happens in Caliber 9 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a stint in prison, Ugo Piazza, a small-time Milanese gangster, is immediately harassed by his old associates, led by The Americano (also known as “The Mikado” in the English dub), who insist he stole 300,000 US dollars during a handover just before his arrest for robbery. Piazza vehemently denies the theft, even under pressure from The Americano’s volatile right-hand man Rocco Musco. His girlfriend, go-go dancer Nelly Bordon, shares the belief that he’s a thief, as does the police commissioner, who tries unsuccessfully to turn him informant.
Full summary
The whole story of Caliber 9, scene by scene
Caliber 9 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Caliber 9.
How Well Do You Know Caliber 9?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the small‑time Milanese gangster who is released from prison at the start of the film?
Caliber 9 Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Milano Kaliber 9” and “Milan Calibre 9”.
- Also known as
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- Milano Kaliber 9
- Milan Calibre 9
- Zij Gingen over Lijken
- 밀라노 칼리브로 노베
- Миланский калибр 9
- מילאנו קליבר 9
- Οι Τυχοδιώκτες του Μιλάνου
- Kaliber 9
- Міланський калібр 9
- 밀라노 칼리브로 9
- 米兰九口径
- Milán, calibre 9
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- Milán, kalibr 9
- ミラノカリブロ9
- Milano Calibrul 9
- Milão Calibre 9
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Caliber 9 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Caliber 9, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Caliber 9?
Caliber 9 runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Caliber 9 released?
Caliber 9 was released on February 15, 1972.
Who directed Caliber 9?
Caliber 9 was directed by Fernando Di Leo.
More films by Fernando Di Leo Who is in the cast of Caliber 9?
Caliber 9 stars Gastone Moschin as Ugo Piazza, Lionel Stander as L'Americano / The Mikado and Mario Adorf as Rocco Musco, among 44 credited actors.
Does Caliber 9 have a post-credit scene?
No. Caliber 9 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Caliber 9 in?
The original language of Caliber 9 is Italian.
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