A vengeful biker takes on warring crime families to rescue a kidnapped child.
SYNDICATE SADISTS
After his friend is killed as a result of a war between two crime families, a biker vows to destroy the families and rescue a boy they have kidnapped.
Quick Answer
Syndicate Sadists is a 1975 Italian action-crime drama directed by Umberto Lenzi about a biker who seeks revenge against two rival crime families after his brother is killed investigating a kidnapping.
Programmer's Pick
Umberto Lenzi delivers a hard-hitting blend of revenge, gunfights, and roaring engines—where justice is measured in spent shell casings and dented fenders. Tomas Milian’s biker doesn’t do red tape; he does retribution. Bring your own J&B Scotch.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Directed by Umberto Lenzi, a notable figure in the poliziotteschi genre, this 1975 film features the collaboration of Joseph Cotten and Tomas Milian, highlighting the crossover of international stars in Italian crime cinema of the era.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
A biker's quest for retribution puts two crime families in his crosshairs, with plenty of high-octane action.
The film pits rival Italian syndicates against each other in a brutal battle for control—and survival.
Expect car and motorcycle chases, brutal shootouts, and all the bullet-riddled spectacle of 1970s exploitation cinema.
Tomas Milian brings grit and swagger to the role of Rambo, the biker out for blood and justice.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Kidnapping during a crime family war
Feuding crime families
Death, violence, and a kidnapped child
Italian criminal underworld
Questions from the Vault
When was Syndicate Sadists released? +
Syndicate Sadists was released in 1975.
Who directed Syndicate Sadists? +
Syndicate Sadists was directed by Umberto Lenzi.
How long is Syndicate Sadists? +
Syndicate Sadists has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Syndicate Sadists? +
Syndicate Sadists is an action, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch Syndicate Sadists? +
Syndicate Sadists is available to watch on SassyFlix.
