The Mad Dog Killer (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1977, The Mad Dog Killer is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Sergio Grieco, running about 95 minutes. “Out of Prison ... Out of Control ... and Totally Out of His Mind!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sadistic no-count killer Nanni Vitali and three other equally brutish hoodlums escape from prison. The foul foursome embark on a savage rape, murder, and robbery spree. Vitali even abducts and defiles frightened hapless lass Giuliana Caroli. Meanwhile, rugged police inspector Giulio Santini is determined to bag the despicable Vitali.
Who’s in it. The Mad Dog Killer stars Helmut Berger as Nanni Vitali, Marisa Mell as Giuliana Caroli, Richard Harrison as Santini and Marina Giordana as Carla Santini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Mad Dog Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mad Dog Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mad Dog Killer 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 Mad Dog Killer (1977)?
- In US, The Mad Dog Killer is available to stream on YouTube TV, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mad Dog Killer worth watching?
- The Mad Dog Killer holds an audience score of 5.9 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 The Mad Dog Killer?
- The Mad Dog Killer stars Helmut Berger, Marisa Mell, Richard Harrison, Marina Giordana and Luigi Bonos.