Region: All
Video: Enhanced Widescreen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
DVD Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen (1.85:1)
Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
Language: English
Weight factor: 1 item(s)

Plot Synopsis

An undercover cop deeply entrenched in a lucrative international drug syndicate (Fabio Testi) and a trigger-happy Interpol agent (David Hemmings) attempt to survive on the streets long enough to bring the criminal element to their knees in director Enzo Castellari's explosive poliziotteschi. The city of Rome is about to erupt into violence, and as Inspector Fabio and agent Mike Hamilton become tied up in the twisted world of hard drugs and sexual depravity, the only thing standing between order and complete chaos are two tough law enforcers who may already be too far gone to get the job done. Now, with little time to spare and the specter of death looming on every city block, it's time to pick sides for the final battle and take on a hail of gunfire to take back the streets once and for all. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Editorial Reviews:

Enzo G. Castellari's final police film of the '70s ends things with a (literal) bang. La Via Della Droga is a stylish and fast-paced entry into the Italian crime genre that hits all the right marks for genre fans. Fabio Testi and David Hemmings make tough, charismatic leads, the action is plentiful, and the end result is steeped in authentic '70s-style grittiness. The one real defect of La Via Della Droga is that it lacks a human story element to get the viewer emotionally involved but Castellari makes up for that oversight by keeping the story taut and fast-paced. Focusing on the mechanics of drug trafficking, Castellari fills the picture with constant motion and tense exchanges between its various characters. He also delivers an action-packed third act that will delight action fans with its preponderance of chases and stunts. Ultimately, La Via Della Droga is probably of limited interest to the average viewer, but fans of European cult cinema are highly likely to enjoy this visceral crime film. ~ Donald Guarisco, All Movie Guide