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Crime action film

The Rebel (1980): Cast

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The Rebel is a 1980 crime action film directed by Stelvio Massi, starring Maurizio Merli as Nick Rossi, Francisco Rabal and Arthur Brauss. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Rebel (1980) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Stelvio Massi
Genres
Crime , Action
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Rebel About?

The premise of The Rebel without spoilers.

Poliziotti solitudine e rabbia, released in Germany as Ein Mann namens Venedig (A Man Called Venice), is a 1979 Italian‑German crime drama set in West Berlin winter. Maurizio Merli stars as detective Nick, who travels to Berlin to hunt the head of a European blackmail gang tied to murders. He poses as a killer, becomes target and fights for survival.

The Rebel Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • killed in police car
  • police sniper
  • police boat
  • police officer knocked unconscious
  • police officer
  • police officer killed
  • police officer assassination
  • police officer shot
  • poliziottesco
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Cast & crew

The Rebel Cast & Characters

Maurizio Merli leads the cast as Nick Rossi, with Francisco Rabal as Tony and Arthur Brauss as Klaus Beitz. Directed by Stelvio Massi; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Rebel

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From the director

More from Stelvio Massi

More films directed by Stelvio Massi: Arabella: Black Angel, Mondo Cane 2000 -The Incredible, Inglorious Bastards 2: Hell’s Heroes and Speed Driver.

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The Rebel Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Der Mann, der Venedig hieß” and “独闯虎穴”.

Also known as
  • Der Mann, der Venedig hieß
  • 独闯虎穴
  • Knallharte Profis

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The Rebel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Rebel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rebel?

The Rebel runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Rebel released?

The Rebel was released in 1980.

Who directed The Rebel?

The Rebel was directed by Stelvio Massi.

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Who is in the cast of The Rebel?

The Rebel stars Maurizio Merli as Nick Rossi, Francisco Rabal as Tony and Arthur Brauss as Klaus Beitz, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Rebel have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rebel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Rebel in?

The original language of The Rebel is German.

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