Street Law

Street Law

When There's No Where Else to Turn to.

Directed by Enzo G. Castellari

Produced by Capital Film

1974103 min6.7 / 10

A gritty poliziottesco revenge thriller about an ordinary man driven to vigilantism after being victimized, exploring themes of corruption and the breakdown of institutional justice.

Carlo Antonelli, an engineer from Genoa, gets mugged and decides to take justice into his own hands. At first the muggers seem to get the upper hand, but then he's helped by Tommy, a young robber who takes his side.

Questions people ask

  • Is Street Law violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Street Law scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Street Law easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Street Law end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Street Law sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity5

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Street Law

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Street Law

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Street Law, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Street Law, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Street Law, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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