Franco Fabrizi, born in 1926 in Cortemaggiore, was an Italian actor known for his roles in cult cinema. His work in Last Stop on the Night Train (1975) showcases his ability to navigate the tension of giallo narratives, while What Have They Done to Your Daughters? (1974) highlights his versatility in the exploitation genre. Fabrizi's performances in these films reflect the vibrant yet gritty essence of 1970s Italian cinema, making him a compelling figure in the realm of cult classics.
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.
