The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist
1977, Italian. Directed by Umberto Lenzi.
A feast of violence and action!
A vengeful criminal targets the inspector who put him away, but the inspector survives and fakes his death. Ignoring orders to flee, he sets out to bring the fugitive back to justice.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Umberto LenziDirector
- Maurizio MerliLeonardo Tanzi
- John SaxonFrank Di Maggio
- Tomas MilianLuigi "Chinaman" Maietto
- Gabriella LeporiNadia
- Renzo PalmerCommissioner Astalli
- Claudio UndariDario
- Bruno CorazzariCesare Ettore
- Gabriella GiorgelliMaria Balzano
- Marco GuglielmiMarchetti
- Salvatore BillaSalvatore
- Claudio NicastroFazi
- Guido AlbertiUncle
Details
- Released
- 3 February 1977
- Original title
- Il cinico, l'infame, il violento
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Ernesto Gastaldi, Umberto Lenzi, Sauro Scavolini
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The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist: quick answers
What should I watch before The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist?
Watch Rome, Armed to the Teeth (1976) first.
Is The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist?
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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Which OTT platform is The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist on?
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist is streaming on Night Flight Plus, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist?
If you liked The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist, try Hellhound, War, The Last Days of American Crime.
Who directed The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist?
The Cynic, the Rat & the Fist (1977) was directed by Umberto Lenzi and stars Maurizio Merli, John Saxon, Tomas Milian.