Colt 38 Special Squad (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1976, Colt 38 Special Squad is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Massimo Dallamano, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. The city of Turin is in the grip of a brutal crime boss known as "the Marsellaise," and plenty of cops have good cause to want him dead — none more than Inspector Vanni, whose wife was murdered by the ruthless gangster. Having exhausted every other avenue, Vanni forms a crack squad of motorcycle-riding, Colt .38-toting elite officers, tasked with meting out justice on the margins of the law. But when the Marsellaise launches a bombing campaign designed to extort a vast ransom from the city's authorities, Vanni finds himself in a race against time to exact his revenge and avert disaster.

Who’s in it. Colt 38 Special Squad stars Marcel Bozzuffi as Inspector Vanni, Carole André as Sandra, Ivan Rassimov as Marsigliese and Riccardo Salvino as Nicola Silvestri, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Colt 38 Special Squad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colt 38 Special Squad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Colt 38 Special Squad tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Colt 38 Special Squad (1976)?
In US, Colt 38 Special Squad is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Colt 38 Special Squad worth watching?
Colt 38 Special Squad holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Colt 38 Special Squad?
Colt 38 Special Squad stars Marcel Bozzuffi, Carole André, Ivan Rassimov, Riccardo Salvino and Giancarlo Bonuglia.
When was Colt 38 Special Squad released?
Colt 38 Special Squad was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.