The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist (1977): Cast
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist is a 1977 crime thriller directed by Umberto Lenzi, starring John Saxon as Frank Di Maggio, Guido Alberti and Omero Capanna. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Umberto Lenzi
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Dania Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist About?
The premise of The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist without spoilers.
A relentless revenge plot erupts when a dangerous criminal sets his sights on the police inspector who incarcerated him. The inspector survives an attempted hit, stages his own death, and defies orders to flee, instead pursuing the fugitive with ruthless determination to bring him to justice.
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- j&b scotch
- italian exploitation
- grindhouse film
- cult film
- exploitation
- jb scotch
- cat
- violence against a woman
- cool
- blood
- sniper rifle
- acid
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- fire extinguisher
- falling from height
- hand grenade
- martial arts
- hospital
- kicked in the head
- prostitute
- cruel boss
- broken leg
- killed by a dog
- leg cut off
- head bashed in
- golf club
- murder of a police officer
- gangster
- shot point blank
- shot to death
- shot multiple times
- shot in the shoulder
- police violence
- shot in the chest
- shot in the stomach
- shot in the arm
- shot in the head
- blood splatter
- beaten to death
- violence
- poliziottesco
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist Cast & Characters
John Saxon leads the cast as Frank Di Maggio, with Guido Alberti as Uncle and Omero Capanna as Thief. Directed by Umberto Lenzi; 49 actors are credited in all.
- Director Umberto Lenzi
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John Saxon as Frank Di Maggio -
Guido Alberti as Uncle - Omero Capanna as Thief
- Tomas Milian as Luigi "Chinaman" Maietto
Also Starring in The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
· 45 more- Riccardo Garrone Natali
- Ennio Antonelli Prison Barber
- Fortunato Arena Large Jail Hoodlum
- Bruno Corazzari Cesare Ettore
- Salvatore Billa Salvatore
- Claudio Ruffini Fazi's Door Guard
- Fulvio Mingozzi Inspector Pisani
- Alba Maiolini Woman in Plaza
- Gabriella Giorgelli Maria Balzano
- Riccardo Petrazzi Di Maggio Henchman
- Benito Pacifico Hitman
- Dante Cleri DiMaggio's Accountant
- Sergio Smacchi Fazi Gunman
- Milla Johansson Wife of Di Maggio (uncredited)
- Renzo Pevarello Fazi Henchman
- Ermelinda De Felice Landlady
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- Sergio Testori Prison Assassin
- Claudio Undari Dario
- Renzo Palmer Commissioner Astalli
- Rosario Borelli Di Maggio's Scarred Henchman
- Rocco Lerro Driver
- Marco Guglielmi Marchetti
- Gianni Musy Nicola Proietti
- Nestore Cavaricci Police
- Francesco Anniballi Nino
- Massimo Bonetti Cappuccino
- Claudio Nicastro Fazi
- Enrico Chiappafreddo Taxi Driver
- Domenico Cianfriglia Prison Guard
- Maurizio Merli Leonardo Tanzi
- Aldo Massasso Magistrate
- Rinaldo Zamperla Guard
- Raniero Dorascenzi Angry Bar Owner
- Antonio Basile Di Maggio Henchman
- Sisto Brunetti Journalist
- Brigitte Petronio Blonde Hooker at Fazi's
- Tommaso Palladino Di Maggio's Henchman
- Franco Odoardi Esposito
- Costantino Carrozza Operaio
- Gabriella Lepori Nadia
- Gianfilippo Carcano Professor
- Franco Marino
- Joris Muzio Police
- María Teresa Lombardo Doorkeeper (uncredited)
- Piero Tiberi
More from Umberto Lenzi
More films directed by Umberto Lenzi: Hunt for the Golden Scorpion, Black Demons, Detective Malone and The Hell’s Gate.
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Le Cynique, l'infâme, le violent” and “猎鼠行动”.
- Also known as
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- Le Cynique, l'infâme, le violent
- 猎鼠行动
- Il cinico, l'infame, il violento
- Die Gewalt bin ich
- El cínico, el infame, el violento
- O Cínico
- O Infame
- O Violento
- 犬儒，鼠辈，暴徒
- Циничният, продажният и наглият
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The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist?
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist released?
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist was released on February 3, 1977.
Who directed The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist?
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist was directed by Umberto Lenzi.
More films by Umberto Lenzi Who is in the cast of The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist?
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist stars John Saxon as Frank Di Maggio, Guido Alberti as Uncle and Omero Capanna as Thief, among 49 credited actors.
Does The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist in?
The original language of The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist is Italian.
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