The Bloody Hands of the Law

The Bloody Hands of the Law

88 mins | Crime, Thriller | March 11, 1973

When a crime boss is murdered while in hospital, a young woman sees the killers, but her room mate convinces her not to tell the police, fearing the consequences. Unfortunately the murderers realize that they have been seen, and kill both women. Catching the killers proves difficult as anyone who knows anything dies in unexplained circumstances. It becomes evident that a large and powerful criminal organization is behind the murders, and that they have links within the police force. It is up to Lt. Carmine to see that justice prevails, using any means necessary.

The Bloody Hands of the Law

88 mins | Crime, Thriller | March 11, 1973

The Bloody Hands of the Law
When a crime boss is murdered while in hospital, a young woman sees the killers, but her room mate convinces her not to tell the police, fearing the consequences. Unfortunately the murderers realize that they have been seen, and kill both women. Catching the killers proves difficult as anyone who knows anything dies in unexplained circumstances. It becomes evident that a large and powerful criminal organization is behind the murders, and that they have links within the police force. It is up to Lt. Carmine to see that justice prevails, using any means necessary.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Difnei Cinematografica
Original title La mano spietata della legge
Directors Mario Gariazzo
Writers Mario Gariazzo

Cast

Klaus Kinski

as Vito Quattroni

Philippe Leroy

as Commissario Gianni De Carmine

Silvia Monti

as Linda De Carmine

Sergio Fantoni

as Musante

Antonio Monselesan

as D'Amico

Fausto Tozzi

as Nicolò Patrovita

Pia Giancaro

as Lilly Antonelli

Cyril Cusack

as The Judge

Guido Alberti

as Prof. Palmieri

Lincoln Tate

as Joe Gambino

Marino Masé

as Giuseppe di Leo

Rosario Borelli

as Salvatore Perrone