Una Magnum Special per Tony Saitta (1976)
Release Year: 1976
Alternative Title: Sombras Estranhas num Quarto Vazio, Shadows in an Empty Room, Spécial magnum, Varmt bly og kolde lig, Tod im College
Director: Alberto De Martino
Writer: Gianfranco Clerici, Vincenzo Mannino
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Edmondo Amati
Co_Producer: Maurizio Amati
Companies: Fida Cinematografica, Security Investment Trust Company
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Budget: CA$1,500,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: blind woman, canuxploitation, drag queen, magnum, police, poliziottesco, revenge, sister
Story
A tough Ottawa cop's life takes a violent turn when his younger sister, attending university in Montreal, is poisoned. Driven by revenge, he embarks on a brutal journey to find her killer, uncovering secrets and betrayals along the way. Initially motivated by love for his sister, he becomes consumed by a thirst for vengeance, using increasingly harsh methods to track down the culprit. However, as he delves deeper into Montreal's underworld, he discovers that nothing is as it seems, and his pursuit of justice may have dire consequences.
Summary
Una Magnum Special per Tony Saitta (1976) is a Canadian-Italian thriller directed by Alberto De Martino. A unique blend of 'poliziotteschi' Italian crime thrillers and Canuxploitation, the film follows a police captain's desperate search for his sister's killer in Montreal. The story explores themes of revenge, corruption, and the lengths one might go to protect their loved ones. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant yet dangerous Montreal underworld, the film showcases the gritty realism and action-packed sequences characteristic of the genre.
