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Cast
Tomas Milian
as Nico Giraldi
Jack Palance
as Norman Shelley / Richard J. Russo
Maria Rosaria Omaggio
as Silvia Cattani
Guido Mannari
as Achille "Baronetto" Bertinari
Jack La Cayenne
as Colombo
Raf Luca
as Brigadier Gargiulo
Benito Stefanelli
as Shelley's Henchman
Toni Ucci
as Lando "Grottaferrata" Rossi
Marcello Martana
as Marshal Trentini
Vincenzo Crocitti
as Zagaja
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Drama
Votes50
DirectorBruno Corbucci
WritersMario Amendola, Bruno Corbucci
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Cop in Blue Jeans
About The Cop in Blue Jeans
A top undercover cop finds and arrests a series of purse snatchers until he discovers an American at the top of an evil ring of thieves.
Directed by Bruno Corbucci, The Cop in Blue Jeans leans on a strong ensemble — Tomas Milian, Jack Palance, Maria Rosaria Omaggio — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1976.
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