Turin turns into a war zone as a vengeful inspector unleashes his elite squad on a ruthless crime lord.
COLT 38 SPECIAL SQUAD
A police commissioner forms a secret motorized brigade in order to fight a dangerous terrorist who is depositing bombs throughout the city of Turin.
Quick Answer
Colt 38 Special Squad is a 1976 Italian action, crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Massimo Dallamano about an inspector who forms a motorcycle-riding elite police unit to take down a brutal crime boss terrorizing Turin.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your crime flicks with a side of machine guns and motorcycles, Colt 38 Special Squad pulls no punches. This is Italian poliziottesco at its most relentless: vengeful cops, a scenery-chewing villain, and the city of Turin caught in the crossfire.
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Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Massimo Dallamano
- Writers
- Franco Bottari, Massimo Dallamano, Marco Guglielmi, Ettore Sanzò
- Release
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- Colt 38 Special Squad, Colt 38. Escuadra especial, Section de choc, Kalibro 38, Kaliber 38 - Genau zwischen die Augen, Original title: Quelli della calibro 38
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Inspector Vanni’s squad takes the law into their own hands on roaring bikes, delivering street justice with attitude.
Il Marsigliese isn't just any villain—he’s a bomb-planting mastermind who pushes the city and its police to the brink.
From police corruption to violent shootouts, the film is a gritty snapshot of 1970s Italian crime cinema at its most uncompromising.
Inspector Vanni’s personal vendetta against the man who killed his wife fuels the squad’s relentless pursuit.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Bombing campaign by Il Marsigliese
Criminal extortion and citywide bombings
Widespread violence, ransom demands, public endangerment
City of Turin
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Colt 38 Special Squad? +
Colt 38 Special Squad was directed by Massimo Dallamano.
When was Colt 38 Special Squad released? +
Colt 38 Special Squad was released in 1976.
How long is Colt 38 Special Squad? +
Colt 38 Special Squad has a runtime of 103 minutes.
What genre is Colt 38 Special Squad? +
Colt 38 Special Squad is an action, crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Colt 38 Special Squad? +
Colt 38 Special Squad is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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