A detective’s pursuit of justice plunges him into the corrupt heart of Milan’s underworld.
THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A MINOR
While investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute, a detective uncovers a sex-trafficking ring with connections to powerful people.
Quick Answer
The Suspicious Death of a Minor is a 1975 Italian action, comedy, crime, horror, and thriller film directed by Sergio Martino about a detective investigating the murder of a young prostitute and uncovering a sex-trafficking ring.
Programmer's Pick
Sergio Martino fuses giallo’s stylish brutality with poliziotteschi grit, serving up sleaze, satire, and sharp social critique in equal measure. It’s a fever dream of car chases, neon-lit vice, and a detective who just can’t quit poking the city’s ugliest corners.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Sergio Martino
- Writers
- Ernesto Gastaldi, Sergio Martino
- Release
- 1975
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- Suspected Death of a Minor(, Too Young to Die, Nuoren tytön epäilyttävä kuolema, Original title: Morte sospetta di una minorenne
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Mashes up giallo’s murder-mystery stylings with poliziotteschi’s rough-edged crime action in a single film.
The film dives deep into Milan’s criminal underbelly, exploring prostitution rings, corruption, and organized crime.
Paolo Germi is no typical cop—his investigation is marked by both doggedness and a willingness to break the rules.
Expect shootings, bombings, car chases, and a murder spree that keeps the body count—and the spectacle—high.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Murder of a young prostitute
Sex-trafficking ring tied to powerful people
Violence, corruption, and an escalating trail of blood
Milan's criminal underworld
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Suspicious Death of a Minor? +
The film was directed by Sergio Martino.
How long is The Suspicious Death of a Minor? +
The runtime of The Suspicious Death of a Minor is 100 minutes.
What genre is The Suspicious Death of a Minor? +
It is an action, comedy, crime, horror, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Suspicious Death of a Minor? +
You can watch The Suspicious Death of a Minor on SassyFlix.
