| The Bloody Hands of the Law | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Mario Gariazzo |
| Written by | Mario Gariazzo |
| Produced by | Giuseppe Rispoli |
| Starring | Klaus Kinski |
| Cinematography | Enrico Cortese |
| Edited by | Alberto Gallitti |
| Music by | Stelvio Cipriani |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
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