In 1970s Italy, after the decline of the Spaghetti Western, Crime films became the most popular, profitable and controversial genre.
This book examines all of the.
Recent years have seen renewed critical interest in the genre, thanks in part to such illustrious fans as Quentin Tarantino.
In a country plagued with violence, political tensions and armed struggle, these films managed to capture the anxiety and anger of the times in their tales of tough cops, ruthless criminals and urban paranoia.
In 1970s Italy, after the decline of the Spaghetti Western, Crime films became the most popular, profitable and controversial genre