: Tomas Milian is widely considered the highlight, though his role was originally intended to be a cameo. He wrote his own dialogue to ensure the character's signature crude charm remained intact. Luc Merenda provides a solid, if standard, performance as the "rough and ready" Commissioner Ghini.
The film is often described by critics as . It struggles to balance a gritty, violent police procedural with the slapstick comedy provided by Milian's character. La Banda Del Trucido 1977-Altadefinizione01 SD-ITA
: The narrative is thin and episodic. It follows Commissioner Ghini as he tracks down a ruthless gangster named Belli (played by Elio Zamuto), who murdered the previous police chief. Ghini eventually enlists Monnezza, who wants revenge on Belli for personal reasons. Film Details Director Stelvio Massi Main Cast Tomas Milian, Luc Merenda, Elio Zamuto, Franco Citti Release Date March 18, 1977 (Italy) Genre Crime / Action (Poliziottesco) Music Bruno Canfora Runtime 99 minutes Summary Verdict : Tomas Milian is widely considered the highlight,
For fans of the genre or Tomas Milian's Monnezza , the film is an "eminently watchable" piece of entertainment, despite its lack of a deep plot. However, it is generally ranked lower than other entries in the "shared universe," such as Free Hand for a Tough Cop . The film is often described by critics as
La Banda Del Trucido (1977), also known by the English title Destruction Force , is an Italian (crime-action) film directed by Stelvio Massi . It is primarily known as the second film to feature Tomas Milian as the iconic character Er Monnezza , a "philosophical" and foul-mouthed criminal who aids the police in his own self-interested way. Critical Review
: Director Stelvio Massi, a veteran of the genre, delivers competent action and shootouts. However, critics from Nocturno.it and MYmovies note that this entry lacks the cohesion of earlier collaborations between Milian and director Umberto Lenzi.