Violent Naples (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1976, Violent Naples is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspector Betti (Maurizio Merli) is transferred to Naples and immediately after his arrival receives a warm welcome from The Commandante (Barry Sullivan), the city's crime lord. Betti then goes on a personal mission against corruption and organized crime, and tries to force the syndicate out of town with any means necessary.
Who’s in it. Violent Naples stars Maurizio Merli as Il commissario Betti, John Saxon as Francesco Capuano, Barry Sullivan as 'O' Generale and Elio Zamuto as Franco Casagrande, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Violent Naples 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 Naples page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent Naples 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 Naples (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Violent Naples change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Violent Naples worth watching?
- Violent Naples holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violent Naples?
- Violent Naples stars Maurizio Merli, John Saxon, Barry Sullivan, Elio Zamuto and Ivana Novak.
- When was Violent Naples released?
- Violent Naples was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
