Violent City (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1975, Violent City is an action and crime film directed by Marino Girolami, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A detective sick and tired of the rampant crime and violence in his city, and constantly at odds with his superiors, is finally kicked out of the department for a "questionable" shooting of a vicious criminal. However, he is soon approached by a representative for a group of citizens who themselves are fed up with what they see as criminals going unpunished, and they make him an offer he may very well not refuse.
Who’s in it. Violent City stars Maurizio Merli as Commissario Betti, Richard Conte as Lawyer Sartori, Silvano Tranquilli as Capo della Squadra mobile and Ray Lovelock as Biondi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Violent City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent City 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 Violent City (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Violent City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Violent City worth watching?
- Violent City holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violent City?
- Violent City stars Maurizio Merli, Richard Conte, Silvano Tranquilli, Ray Lovelock and John Steiner.
- When was Violent City released?
- Violent City was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.