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Caliber 9, released in 1972 as Milano calibro 9, is an Italian crime film directed by Fernando Di Leo. It follows Ugo Piazza, a former convict who is drawn into a conflict between Milanese criminal groups after his release from prison and is suspected of knowing the location of stolen money. The film is the first part of Di Leo's Milan Trilogy and is a representative example of the poliziottesco crime-film tradition.
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What is Caliber 9 about?
Caliber 9, released in 1972 as Milano calibro 9, is an Italian crime film directed by Fernando Di Leo. It follows former convict Ugo Piazza after his release, when rival Milanese criminals suspect he knows where stolen money is hidden.
Who plays Ugo Piazza in Caliber 9?
Gastone Moschin plays Ugo Piazza. Mario Adorf plays Rocco Musco, and Barbara Bouchet appears as Nelly, placing the film's central criminal conflict inside a tense group of Milan underworld figures.
Is Caliber 9 part of a trilogy?
Yes. It is commonly treated as the first film in Fernando Di Leo's Milieu Trilogy. The other two films are The Italian Connection from 1972 and The Boss from 1973.
Why is Caliber 9 associated with poliziotteschi cinema?
The film is a major example of the Italian crime style often called poliziotteschi. It combines gangland violence, hard-edged urban locations, betrayals, and a bleak view of organized crime.
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