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Flatfoot (1973)

Flatfoot poster
Original title
Piedone lo sbirro
Directed by
Steno
Genre
comedy film, action film, film noir, poliziotteschi
Country
Germany, France, Italy
Runtime
1h 40m
Rated
12
Rating
6.5 of 10 from 192 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Naples police officer uses his strength and humor to fight crime. The film combines comedy with action in a 1970s setting.

lightheartedcomicaction-packedenergeticstylishretroentertainingfast-paced

What happens

Flatfoot (Italian: Piedone lo sbirro) is a 1973 poliziottesco-comedy film directed by Steno. The film starring Bud Spencer obtained a great commercial success, generated three sequels. It is followed by Flatfoot in Hong Kong, Flatfoot in Africa and Flatfoot in Egypt. The title song is performed by Santo & Johnny. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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