The Italian Connection (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1972, The Italian Connection is an action, drama and crime film directed by Fernando Di Leo, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.
Who’s in it. The Italian Connection stars Mario Adorf as Luca Canali, Henry Silva as Dave Catania, Woody Strode as Frank Webster and Adolfo Celi as Don Vito Tressoldi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Italian Connection has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Italian Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Italian Connection 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 The Italian Connection (1972)?
- In US, The Italian Connection is available to stream on FlixFling and Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Italian Connection worth watching?
- The Italian Connection holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Italian Connection?
- The Italian Connection stars Mario Adorf, Henry Silva, Woody Strode, Adolfo Celi and Luciana Paluzzi.
- When was The Italian Connection released?
- The Italian Connection was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.