82 Intense Italian Crime Films

In Sicily, sixteen-year-old Maria challenges her family's expectations and the local mafia's plans for her future. She is to marry a man chosen by the powerful mafia boss, a union she rejects. This defiance provokes a ruthless hitman, tasked with…

Haruka Takayama and Yū Sonoda, best friends since middle school, face a difficult transition when they're separated in their new high school classroom. Determined to stay close, they navigate new friendships and surroundings while secretly nurturing their bond through small,…

A police chief investigates a dangerous world of wealthy corporate and banking figures linked to organized crime. His pursuit of the truth puts him and his team in deadly danger when they refuse a large bribe. Meanwhile, another officer is…

As World War II nears its end, Benito Mussolini faces collapse as his fascist Italy crumbles. With his rule ending, he makes a risky escape, joined by his lover Claretta Petacci. Their journey becomes increasingly tense as they travel through…

A seasoned contract killer is pulled into a violent war between rival Italian mafia clans: the Sicilians and the Calabrians. Forced to choose a side in this brutal conflict, he must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals. As the violence intensifies,…

In Sicily, an Italian law enforcement officer investigates the suspicious death of a construction supplier. He arrives in a small town where the Mafia exerts a powerful influence over everyone. As the officer investigates, he discovers the Mafia's reach extends…

This film recounts the events following the kidnapping of Aldo Moro, a key figure in Italian politics after World War II. In March 1978, Moro, leader of the Christian Democracy party since the war, is abducted by the far-left Red…

Tony, a mob loan collector, wants more out of life than his current job of intimidating people who can't repay their debts. He meets Napoli, another recently dismissed enforcer, and they devise a plan to swindle mob boss Manzari out…

Adriano finds himself in a hotel room next to the body of his lover, Laura. The door is locked from the inside, and the room appears empty.

Following his mother's death, a man returns to his hometown of Palermo, Italy, to inherit her estate. He soon finds himself compelled to participate in criminal activities orchestrated by the local mafia.

Inspector Nico Palmieri confronts a dangerous criminal gang terrorizing a quiet town. The gang's constant extortion has instilled fear in local business owners, who are forced to pay or face violence. The community remains silent, intimidated by the gang's brutal…

This film is based on the case of serial killer Donato Bilancia, who murdered seventeen people in Genoa between 1998 and 2000.

In Rio de Janeiro, Professor James Anders grows weary of his teaching job and decides to break from his routine. He plans a daring diamond heist during the Rio Carnival, assembling a team of skilled criminals. The team includes a…

Turin is terrorized by "Il Marsigliese," a ruthless crime boss who has earned the hatred of many, especially Inspector Vanni, whose wife he murdered. Unable to achieve justice through normal channels, Vanni creates a special unit of skilled officers on…

A businessman struggles with grief after his wife's car crash, but soon becomes caught in a dangerous game. Several suspicious people convince him his wife might still be alive. As he battles disbelief, the truth becomes unclear, blurring the line…

In Naples' criminal underworld, cigarette smuggling is the established lifeblood for many. But when a newcomer introduces cocaine, rival groups clash. The traditional cigarette smugglers face unforeseen difficulties trying to hold onto their power against the growing cocaine trade. Loyalties…

After a botched diamond heist leaves him imprisoned, a thief is released and joins forces with the wealthy financier who orchestrated the job but never received any of the diamonds. Together, they plot revenge against the remaining members of their…

Desperate and drowning in debt, an industrialist plots to kill the man who holds his financial strings. Unable to carry out the act himself, he hires his former employee, who is in dire need of money, to do the job.

Filmmakers Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson present a new take on the celebrity quiz show. They challenge famous people to test their knowledge and ability to think on their feet in a game of unpredictable scenarios. The stars must use…

A veteran detective investigates the shocking murders of several Supreme Court justices. As the death toll climbs, fear spreads throughout the judicial system, and the detective races to expose the killer's motives. The film examines corruption, power plays, and the…

Faccia di spia aims to depict the history of the CIA and other global intelligence organizations through numerous recreations and dramatizations. The film highlights some of the intelligence community's most brutal practices worldwide, portraying how wars are instigated, daily life…

In Athens, a man named Jason is fleeing the police while carrying a microfilm that is highly desired by both criminal organizations and government entities.

This intense crime thriller follows Vincenzo, a brilliant but physically deformed criminal, as he meticulously plans a heist of an armored police van with his loyal crew. But when the heist succeeds, his gang members betray him, attempting to kill…

Luigi "Chinaman" Maietto escapes prison and seeks revenge on the inspector who imprisoned him. When two of Maietto's men try to silence a witness, Inspector Tanzi barely survives and is then pursued by the media, which wants to hide the…

A young girl disappears, and her father, a respected doctor, leverages his position and wealth to ensure the police launch a full-scale investigation.

A sex worker is robbed and killed. A fourteen-year-old girl witnesses a charming man exiting the hotel where the murder took place. She has a secret admiration for him, so she chooses to befriend him instead of reporting the crime.

Nino, an ordinary working-class man, learns a hitman has been hired to kill him. He discovers a wealthy woman has been kidnapped, and those connected to the case are starting to die. Innocent in the kidnapping, Nino must uncover who…

Ugo Piazza, recently released from prison, is pulled back into the criminal underworld by Rocco, his volatile former boss. Soon, Ugo finds himself the target of both ruthless criminals and the police. Everyone believes he has hidden $300,000 belonging to…

A young woman seeks vengeance after witnessing the brutal murder of her entire family.

Inspector Betti is transferred to Naples, a city controlled by the powerful crime boss known as The Commandante. He quickly becomes entangled in a complex network of corruption and organized crime. Rather than fitting in, Betti chooses to fight back.…

A filmmaker's successful movie depicting a corrupt judge's murder at the hands of the Mafia eerily mirrors the real-life assassination of a magistrate who orders the film's ban.

In a world dominated by ruthless organized crime, Lucky Luciano rises to power in the Mafia through shrewd choices and ruthless methods. He orders the execution of 40 rivals, securing his position as the undisputed boss, but this newfound authority…

Three drug traffickers grow concerned when they suspect their value to their boss is diminishing.

The film unfolds primarily during a murder trial, revealing the extensive and deeply embedded connections between organized crime and Sicily's business and political spheres.

A gripping Italian thriller follows a complex narrative. The story unfolds with precision, revealing layers of intrigue. Characters grapple with moral ambiguities as they navigate a dangerous situation. Suspense builds steadily, culminating in a tense and unpredictable climax. The film…

A recluse with a history of ties to terrorist groups is plotting to assassinate the Pope through poisoning.

A group of thieves plans to rob Aspex headquarters. Police stop the heist, and only two robbers escape with the stolen money. The other two take hostages to make their getaway. While the police investigate, the gang leader, known as…

Marcello, a quiet dog groomer, becomes entangled in a controlling relationship with Simone, a former boxer known for intimidating the neighborhood. Seeking to regain his self-respect, Marcello agrees to a surprising act of retribution.

In Milan, a pimp finds himself in conflict with a powerful and ambitious French gangster. The gangster aims to consolidate all organized crime in Italy, putting him directly at odds with the established power structures.

Set in a Colombian river town, this Italian adaptation of a Gabriel García Márquez novel follows a doctor returning home after twenty years. He's haunted by the unsolved murder that occurred right before he left. As he investigates the past,…

A determined police captain is assigned to release a volatile prisoner back into the community. The prisoner's life quickly descends into chaos, ending in his death. The District Attorney, suspecting corruption within the department, investigates. The story becomes a complex…

CIA agent John Dannahay in Rome is planning a coup in Africa when he learns one of his team members has been communicating with the opposing side. Before Dannahay can address the betrayal, the man appears to lose his mind,…

Following the discovery of Salvatore Giuliano's body in Sicily, international media descends to understand the life of the man who became both Italy’s most infamous bandit and a folk hero by the age of 27. Giuliano's life was marked by…

When a man's daughter is killed during a bank robbery by thieves, he becomes disillusioned with the ineffective and corrupt authorities. Driven by grief and a desire for justice, he resolves to pursue the killers himself.

In Mussolini's Rome, a murderer preys on young girls. The film examines the workings of the fascist ideology, how it manipulates popular sentiment, and the press's role in constructing a cohesive public story.

Giorgio, a former leftist radical and terrorist who had been living in hiding in Latin America since the 1970s, surrenders immediately after the Berlin Wall comes down. Hoping for a peaceful, middle-class life in Italy, he makes a deal with…

Two men are arrested at the Rome airport, and Inspector Scott Luce suspects their suitcases contain drugs. Instead, they hold only white powder. Soon after, the body of Susan Palmer is discovered. Susan was a drug courier for Cosa Nostra…

Christina Fisher travels to Sardinia to visit her university friend, Francesco. While exploring the island, they are caught in an attack by mountain terrorists. Francesco is taken captive, but Christina is released. She wants to report the incident to the…

Paul, Joe, and Louie, three young men from privileged backgrounds, embark on a senseless and violent crime spree, deeply upsetting Paul’s girlfriend and the local police commissioner. Their actions begin with a gas station robbery, during which Paul fatally shoots…

Ambitious advertising executive Stefano Augenti develops an unusual connection with Count Mateo Tiepolo, a free-spirited hippie. Unhappy in his marriage, Augenti is drawn into a strange scheme by the Count: to murder each other's relatives.

A hardened police officer must track down a ruthless crime boss who has kidnapped the sick daughter of a wealthy family. To navigate the dangerous criminal world, the cop reluctantly partners with a jailed criminal and his crew, creating a…

When a former mafia enforcer's family is murdered by old enemies, he and his spirited daughter go on the run to Milan. There, they lay low while planning their revenge.

This is the story of Enrico Mattei, a man who significantly shaped Italy's economy and politics. He first fought against the Nazis in World War II, demonstrating his dedication to freedom. After the war, Mattei focused on the energy industry,…

Sicily, 1925. In Fascist Italy, Dictator Benito Mussolini appoints Cesare Mori, a resolute and incorruptible man, as the new police prefect of Palermo. He's tasked with the difficult mission of eradicating the Mafia, a powerful criminal network that has long…

A skilled criminal is hunted by Inspector Milton.

John Chandler receives a death sentence, but unexpectedly reappears as his brother. The CIA orchestrated this deception to recruit him as a double agent.

This film offers a look inside the world of Italy's contemporary crime families, specifically the Camorra in Naples and Caserta. Based on the work of Roberto Saviano, it reveals a reality dominated by power, wealth, and violence. Residents of the…

A skilled assassin is drawn into a dangerous trap when he takes a job to kill a powerful Mafia boss.

Amidst escalating political unrest in Italy, a police officer, recently targeted by assassins, is tasked with protecting an honest judge. As the officer witnesses the connections between high-ranking officials in the police and government and the escalating violence, his fear…

A determined police inspector investigates a brutal murder, encountering a variety of people with hidden secrets. The investigation challenges his beliefs and loyalties as he follows a trail of clues and lies. Facing increasing pressure and emotional strain, the film…

A seasoned contract killer's life is shattered by betrayal when his girlfriend and her criminal contacts ambush him. He narrowly escapes death and is consumed by rage, launching a relentless mission for revenge against both her and the gangster who…

After serving a five-year prison sentence for a robbery he didn't commit, a man seeks revenge on the gang members he holds responsible. His motive: a hidden stash of diamonds.

Rimini, 1991. For over a year, the "uno bianca" gang – always operating a white Fiat Uno – has terrorized the region. Their violent crimes, including attacks on police officers, are seemingly random: banks, gas stations, small businesses, all targets.…

Three people are caught in a dangerous chase through the dark underbelly of Philadelphia, hunting for killers and answers. But with each discovery, they uncover more questions than solutions.

A ruthless gangster nicknamed "Samurai" aims to transform Rome's waterfront into a dazzling new Las Vegas. The city's various mob bosses have united behind his ambitious plan. However, their fragile alliance is unlikely to endure.

Franco Sereni, a carabiniere captain, is dismissed after advocating for "the law of the gun." He's then tasked with a private investigation into blackmailing wealthy women. Sereni soon discovers the cases involve far more than simple blackmail.

A successful architect is arrested for a suspected hit and run and imprisoned while awaiting trial. Inside, he confronts the harsh realities of prison life: corrupt staff and inmates, a brutal justice system, and the pervasive influence of the Mafia.

Four dangerous criminals, headed by the sadistic Nanni Vitali, escape from prison and terrorize the city with violence. They commit rape, murder, and robbery, attacking unsuspecting people. Giuliana Caroli, a young woman, is abducted and brutally abused by Vitali. Police…

Palermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia boss Tommaso Buscetta plans a move to Brazil with his family to escape the escalating violence between rival factions within the criminal organization. However, after enduring a series of hardships upon his return to Italy, he…

A low-level drug smuggler transports narcotics from Turkey to Italy, hoping for a significant payoff. However, his crew demands a share of the profits, creating complications throughout the journey.

Carmine Bonavia becomes New York City's mayor after campaigning on a platform of drug legalization. He then marries Carrie and travels to Sicily for their honeymoon at his family's ancestral home. There, he encounters Il Principe, a Sicilian prince living…

Larry Stanziani, a former narcotics agent now working as a down-on-his-luck private detective, is hired by his old department head to investigate the brutal murder of an American colleague in Italy. Larry initially seeks revenge on an enemy from his…

This gripping story takes place in 1980s Palermo, Sicily, within the historic Palermo Courthouse. It follows the creation of a new team of anti-mafia judges, formed to fight the growing violence and corruption in the area. As two powerful mafia…

A retired gangster, recently released from prison, decides on one final heist. He assembles a small team to carry out the plan, but things fall apart when a member of the crew leaks the details to a rival gangster.

Kriminal, a bandit, stumbles upon a piece of a map hidden inside an antique porcelain statue. The map reveals the location of two valuable paintings concealed by a famous outlaw before his execution. Kriminal then sets out to find the…

Police Inspector Giorgio Solmi investigates a string of suspicious deaths within the Italian military, all officially dismissed as accidents or suicides. Convinced something is wrong, Solmi investigates further. The case deepens when a wealthy electrician is murdered by his female…

This film examines the divisive world of riot police, focusing on the experiences of three seasoned officers and a new recruit.

In Genoa, Italy, Carlo Antonelli, an engineer with a strong moral compass, is violently mugged. Fueled by anger, he resolves to hunt down his attackers. He initially struggles, but finds an unexpected ally in Tommy, a resourceful young criminal who…

In 1970s Sicily, Mafia assassinations create political chaos. Pio La Torre, a determined Communist deputy, asks General Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa for help breaking up the criminal organization. Dalla Chiesa, experienced in fighting terrorism, becomes prefect of Palermo and relentlessly…

A dishonest police officer obtains evidence of a Mafia drug operation with intentions to sell it to competing criminal organizations. He then becomes the target of both the Mafia and government agents.

A couple on a cross-country road trip has their already difficult relationship tested when they agree to give a ride to a stranger. This seemingly harmless decision quickly becomes a fight for survival. The hitchhiker reveals he is wanted for…

Drug use in Rome has reached an unprecedented level. Children buy drugs near schools, and smugglers easily bypass airport security. Interpol agent Mike Hamilton is frustrated with the local police and turns to Fabio, an undercover officer whose true identity…