Fear in the City (1976): Cast
Fear in the City is a 1976 crime action film directed by Giuseppe Rosati, starring Maurizio Merli as Police Commissioner Mario Murri, Liana Sagrillo and James Mason. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Giuseppe Rosati
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Triomphe Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fear in the City About?
The premise of Fear in the City without spoilers.
Murri, a maverick detective, is assigned after a daring prison break that triggers a night of targeted killings of informants. He digs into the case, forming a liaison with a criminal’s niece, and pursues his own rule‑bending tactics. His unorthodox methods draw intense scrutiny from superiors who disapprove of his approach.
Fear in the City Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- italian exploitation
- exploitation
- cult film
- psychotronic film
- grindhouse film
- child in jeopardy
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female topless nudity
- barefoot female
- revenge
- strangulation
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- train
- head bashed in
- murder of a child
- shot in the back
- shot in the arm
- shot in the head
- kicked in the groin
- loss of family
- shot in the shoulder
- robbery
- assault rifle
- motorcycle
- police officer killed
- kicked in the head
- machine gun
- police chase
- hypodermic needle
- corrupt cop
- blood splatter
- violence
- falling from height
- beating
- stabbed in the chest
- shot point blank
- shot multiple times
- shot in the heart
- prostitute
- shotgun
- beaten to death
- blood
- bus
- shootout
- bar
- rome italy
- gangster
- police
- shot to death
- violence against a woman
Fear in the City Cast & Characters
Maurizio Merli leads the cast as Police Commissioner Mario Murri, with Liana Sagrillo as Carla Murri and James Mason as Chief of Police. Directed by Giuseppe Rosati; 51 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giuseppe Rosati
- Maurizio Merli as Police Commissioner Mario Murri
- Liana Sagrillo as Carla Murri
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James Mason as Chief of Police -
Cyril Cusack as Giacomo Masoni
Also Starring in Fear in the City
· 47 more- Omero Capanna Lettieri's Man (uncredited)
- Mimmo Poli Nestore Frangipane
- Franco Fantasia Prison Warden Rinaldi
- Franco Ressel Judge Lo Cascio
- Franca Scagnetti Doorkeeper (uncredited)
- Andrea Scotti Police Commissioner Girotti
- Ottaviano Dell'Acqua Angiolino's Friend (uncredited)
- Salvatore Billa Maria Esposito's Lover (uncredited)
- Angelo Casadei Policeman at Desk (uncredited)
- Raymond Pellegrin Alberto Lettieri
- Fausto Tozzi Warrant Officer Esposito
- Mario Novelli Lettieri's Man at Bank
- Artemio Antonini Fernando 'Ruspa' Omincioli
- Loris Bazzocchi Vittorio
- Sergio Testori Lettieri's Man
- Rosario Borelli Police Captain (uncredited)
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- Silvia Dionisio Laura Masoni
- Dolores Calò Bank Hostage (uncredited)
- Franco Beltramme Lettieri's Man
- Claudio Nicastro Police Official
- Enrico Chiappafreddo Angiolino (uncredited)
- Clara Bindi Nun (uncredited)
- Marco Stefanelli Angiolino's Friend (uncredited)
- Valentino Simeoni Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
- Domenico Cianfriglia Angiolino's Friend (uncredited)
- Tino Bianchi Railway Manager
- Massimo Ciprari Prostitute's Client (uncredited)
- Romano Milani Archive Policeman (uncredited)
- Andrea Montuschi Agent Tognin (uncredited)
- Cesare Nizzica Mr. Lombardo (uncredited)
- Antonio Maimone Caputo
- Liana Trouché Katia Fiorillo
- Sandro Scarchilli 'Calotta' Gorazzi
- Gianfilippo Carcano Priest Saverio
- Giovanna Sanfilippo Mother at Bank (uncredited)
- Augusto Funari Lettieri's Man at Bank
- Giovanna Chemeri Prostitute at Police Station (uncredited)
- Sergio Sagnotti Robbed Shopkeeper (uncredited)
- Renato Basso Bondini Natale Scognamiglio
- Ivano Silveri Motorcycle Robber (uncredited)
- Aldo Formisano Bank Hostage (uncredited)
- Leda Simonetti Prostitute on Street (uncredited)
- Giuseppe Bruno Bossio Bullied Man on Bus (uncredited)
- Sergio Scarchilli Ticket Collector (uncredited)
- Marcello Venditti Motorcycle Robber (uncredited)
- Giovanni Elsner Agent Diotallevi
- Wladimir Daddi Mario Antonacci
Fear in the City Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fear in the City.
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Fear in the City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fear in the City, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fear in the City?
Fear in the City runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Fear in the City released?
Fear in the City was released on September 14, 1976.
Who directed Fear in the City?
Fear in the City was directed by Giuseppe Rosati.
More films by Giuseppe Rosati Who is in the cast of Fear in the City?
Fear in the City stars Maurizio Merli as Police Commissioner Mario Murri, Liana Sagrillo as Carla Murri and James Mason as Chief of Police, among 51 credited actors.
Does Fear in the City have a post-credit scene?
No. Fear in the City has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fear in the City in?
The original language of Fear in the City is Italian.
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