Riccardo Mangano
Riccardo Mangano, an Italian actor, is known for his role in Execution Squad (1972), a film that embodies the raw energy of 1970s exploitation cinema. In this brutal narrative, he contributes to the film's intense portrayal of vigilante justice, showcasing the era's penchant for gritty storytelling. Mangano's performance adds depth to a film that resonates with fans of cult cinema, making him a notable figure in discussions surrounding the genre's evolution during this provocative period.
Execution Squad
Enrico Maria Salerno is brilliant as the police officer who tries to discover the big ones behind the vigilante group. Mario Adorf is convincing as ever – once more portraying a rather dubious district attorney. This Italian-German co-production is also remarkable for singer Jürgen Drews who plays one of the criminals that fall victim to the vigilantes. Director Steno (birth name: Stefano Vanzina) is best known as a director of comedy (e.g. films with Bud Spencer and Terence Hill), but this crime thriller is everything but a comedy. It tells the gripping story of an organized vigilante group that kills criminals who couldn’t be convicted by the police. All in all, “La Polizia Ringrazia” delivers impressive social comment and handles the topic with a complexity one rarely sees in a crime thriller. Highly recommended.
