The Rip-Off (1977)
Crime Comedy starring Walter Chiari, Maurizio Arena and Ettore Manni. Directed by Luciano Ercoli in 1977, but shelved when producer Niccolo De Nora was kidnapped... ironically the theme of the movie. A band of criminals plan one final heist, to kidnap a wealthy French businessman.
Released: May 19, 1977
Runtime: 106 minutes
Stars: Walter Chiari, Maurizio Arena, Ettore Manni, Nieves Navarro, Marisa Merlini, Alberto Squillante
Crew: Sergio D'Offizi (Director of Photography), Gianni Ferrio (Original Music Composer), Luciano Ercoli (Director), Angelo Curi (Editor), Alessandro Calosci (Production Manager), Luciano Ercoli (Writer)