Double Game 1977
Turin's underworld in the late 1970s is a powder keg of drugs, armed robberies, and unsolved murders, but when the streets grow too dangerous even for the police, one lone figure steps in to restore order—by any means necessary.
Director: Carlo Ausino
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Double Game (1977) about?
Set against the grim backdrop of 1970s Turin, this gritty thriller follows Detective Moretti, who abandons his police uniform to hunt down criminals the legal system can't touch. As drugs, murders, and robberies plague the city, Moretti's vigilante tactics force him into a dangerous game where every move could be his last.
Who directed Double Game?
Carlo Ausino, an Italian filmmaker known for his work in action and crime cinema, directed *Double Game*. His direction brings a raw, unflinching realism to the film's tense street-level drama.
Who stars in Double Game?
The film stars George Hilton as Detective Moretti, alongside Emanuele Cannarsa, Giuseppe Alotta, Annarita Grapputo, and Franco Nebbia in key roles that flesh out Turin's criminal underbelly.
Is Double Game (1977) worth watching?
While *Double Game* lacks an official IMDb rating, its blend of action and moral complexity makes it a compelling watch for fans of gritty Italian crime thrillers. The film's tense atmosphere and Hilton's intense performance justify a spot on any action movie lover's list.
How long is Double Game?
The film runs for 85 minutes, delivering a tight, high-stakes narrative perfect for a single, immersive viewing.
About Double Game (1977) — A Violent Cop's One-Man War on Turin's Underworld
Turin's underworld in the late 1970s is a powder keg of drugs, armed robberies, and unsolved murders, but when the streets grow too dangerous even for the police, one lone figure steps in to restore order—by any means necessary. Carlo Ausino's *Double Game (1977)* dives into the gritty shadows of urban crime, where the thin line between justice and vengeance blurs for Detective Moretti, a cop who abandons his badge to wage a brutal one-man war on the criminals terrorizing the city. With every shadowy alleyway and neon-lit piazza hiding a new threat, Moretti's relentless crusade forces both sides of the law to confront the cost of survival in a world where morality is as disposable as the bullets he fires.
Starring George Hilton as the morally fractured hero, this action-packed thriller blends raw intensity with the stark realism of Italian crime cinema, offering a tense, morally ambiguous tale where the hero isn't always the good guy—and the city isn't always worth saving.