The Italian Connection
1972, Italian. Directed by Fernando Di Leo.
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When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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The Italian Connection is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fernando Di LeoDirector
- Mario AdorfLuca Canali
- Henry SilvaDave Catania
- Woody StrodeFrank Webster
- Adolfo CeliDon Vito Tressoldi
- Luciana PaluzziEva Lalli
- Franco FabriziEnrico Moroni
- Femi BenussiNana
- Gianni MacchiaNicola
- Peter BerlingDamiano
- Francesca Romana ColuzziTrini
- Cyril CusackCorso
- Sylva KoscinaLucia Canali
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1972
- Original title
- La mala ordina
- Country
- Italy, Germany
- Written by
- Fernando Di Leo, Augusto Finocchi, Ingo Hermes
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The Italian Connection: quick answers
What should I watch before The Italian Connection?
Watch Caliber 9 (1972) first.
What comes after The Italian Connection?
Next in the series: The Boss (1973).
Is The Italian Connection worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Italian Connection?
The Italian Connection runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Italian Connection have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Italian Connection. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Italian Connection parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Italian Connection is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Italian Connection on?
The Italian Connection is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Italian Connection?
If you liked The Italian Connection, try Rulers of the City, Tony Arzenta, Code of Silence.
Who directed The Italian Connection?
The Italian Connection (1972) was directed by Fernando Di Leo and stars Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode.