Official movie poster for The Violent Four (1968), a drama crime film

The Violent Four(1968)

Banditi a Milano

These 4 men are on their way to do a day's work. Robbing banks. Killing people!

6.6(38)1h 38m1968-03-29
DramaCrime

The Violent Four Synopsis

A detective is assigned to head a manhunt for four violent bank robbers.

The Violent Four (1968) is a drama and crime film directed by Carlo Lizzani, released on March 29, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Don Backy, Tomas Milian and Ray Lovelock. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 38 ratings.

Director:
Carlo Lizzani
Writers:
Carlo Lizzani, Carlo Lizzani, Massimo De Rita
Producers:
Dino De Laurentiis
Cinematographer:
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Composer:
Riz Ortolani
Production:
DDL Cinematografica
Status:
Released

The Violent Four Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 38 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

It’s like an LP, this feature. On one side we see an almost documentary style of drama depicting a Milan in the throes of a (real) crime wave. On the other, we are introduced to some pretty successful perpetrators of those crimes who are robbing banks of millions of lire with impunity. The opening sequences in the company of their commissioner (Thomas Milian) are a little dry, but after about twenty minutes or so…

Reviewed on August 17, 2025

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The Violent Four – Frequently Asked Questions

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Who stars in The Violent Four?

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The main cast of The Violent Four (1968) includes Gian Maria Volonté, Don Backy, Tomas Milian, Ray Lovelock and Margaret Lee. The film was directed by Carlo Lizzani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Violent Four released?

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The Violent Four was released on March 29, 1968 and runs for 1h 38m.

Is The Violent Four worth watching?

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The Violent Four (1968) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.