警察 | LA POLIZIA RINGRAZIA

Cinemavixion Review

Stefano Vanzina's 1972 crime drama, 'La Polizia ringrazia' (also known as 'The Policeman Thanks'), plunges viewers into the gritty streets of Rome. The narrative follows Commissario Bertone as he investigates a series of killings perpetrated by a clandestine vigilante group known as the 'Anonima Anticrimine.' This shadowy organization targets criminals who have evaded the legal system, dispensing their own brand of justice. Despite facing political interference and internal pressure, Bertone remains steadfast in his pursuit of truth, determined to unmask the vigilantes and expose their operations. The film, featuring Enrico Maria Salerno as the determined commissioner, alongside Mariangela Melato and Mario Adorf, delves into themes of justice, corruption, and the blurred lines between law and vigilantism within a turbulent socio-political landscape.