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An aging ex-con assembles a crew for one last diamond heist in the heart of Italy's criminal underworld.

GANGSTERS '70

1968 · 1h 50m · NR · Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

An elderly gangster just released from prison plans one last job, and gathers a small crew to do the job, but the plan goes sour when one of the crew betrays the details of the operation to a rival gangster.

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If your retirement plan involves diamonds and double-crosses, take notes—just maybe not from this crew.

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Joseph Cotten trades Hollywood for Italian grit, leading a crew of double-crossers in this poliziotteschi gem. With rival gangs, diamond briefcases, and a retirement plan that deserves hazard pay, Gangsters '70 delivers a slick Eurocrime caper with all the paranoia and double-dealing you crave.

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Quick Answer
What is Gangsters '70 about?

Gangsters '70 is a 1968 Italian crime thriller directed by Mino Guerrini about an elderly gangster who, after being released from prison, plans a diamond heist while rival criminals threaten his scheme.

Details & Specs
Director
Mino Guerrini
Writers
Adriano Baracco, Fernando Di Leo, Mino Guerrini
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 50m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
Gangster sterben zweimal, Days of Fire, Gangsters 70, Original title: Gangsters '70

Synopsis

After being released from prison, elderly Destil plans a heist to secure a peaceful retirement. He forms a gang and attempts to steal a briefcase full of diamonds, but another group of criminals catches onto his plan.

Why Cult

Joseph Cotten Goes Italian

Hollywood legend Joseph Cotten stars as Destil, bringing gravitas to the role of an aging gangster plotting one last score.

Diamond Heist Intrigue

The plot centers on a high-stakes diamond heist, with a crew of ex-cons and rival criminals vying for the glittering prize.

Betrayal and Double-Crosses

Trust is in short supply as a crew member betrays the gang, setting up a showdown with rival mafiosi.

Poliziotteschi Flavor

Gangsters '70 taps into the gritty Italian crime film tradition, serving up moody style and underworld scheming.

Cast & Crew

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Director: Mino Guerrini Writers: Adriano Baracco +2 more
Joseph Cotten Joseph Cotten Destil Franca Polesello Franca Polesello Franca Giampiero Albertini Giampiero Albertini Sempresì Giulio Brogi Giulio Brogi Ludi Bruno Corazzari Bruno Corazzari Affatato Milly Vitale Milly Vitale Anna Cesarino Miceli Picardi Cesarino Miceli Picardi Cavallo DK Dennis Kilbane Jean Louis Jean Louis Franco Ressel Franco Ressel Linda Sini Linda Sini Salvatore Basile Salvatore Basile Giancarlo Badessi Giancarlo Badessi Claudio Biava Claudio Biava Giovanni Pallavicino Giovanni Pallavicino Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia RS Roberto Simmi VS Vivian Stapleton

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Questions from the Vault

What is Gangsters '70 about? +

Gangsters '70 follows an elderly ex-con who organizes a diamond heist with his gang, only to have the plan jeopardized by betrayal and rival criminals.

When was Gangsters '70 released? +

Gangsters '70 was released in 1968.

Who directed Gangsters '70? +

Gangsters '70 was directed by Mino Guerrini.

How long is Gangsters '70? +

Gangsters '70 has a runtime of 110 minutes.

What genre is Gangsters '70? +

Gangsters '70 is a crime thriller.

Where can I watch Gangsters '70? +

Gangsters '70 is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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