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The Italian Connection

7.119721h 36mRMovieCrimeAction

When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the…

DirectorFernando Di Leo
WritersAugusto Finocchi·Ingo Hermes

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Cast · Directed by Fernando Di Leo

MAMario Adorf
Mario Adorf
Luca Canali
HSHenry Silva
Henry Silva
Dave Catania
WSWoody Strode
Woody Strode
Frank Webster
ACAdolfo Celi
Adolfo Celi
Don Vito Tressoldi
LPLuciana Paluzzi
Luciana Paluzzi
Eva Lalli
FFFranco Fabrizi
Franco Fabrizi
Enrico Moroni
FBFemi Benussi
Femi Benussi
Nana
GMGianni Macchia
Gianni Macchia
Nicola
PBPeter Berling
Peter Berling
Damiano
FCFrancesca Romana Coluzzi
Francesca Romana Coluzzi
Trini
CCCyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack
Corso
SKSylva Koscina
Sylva Koscina
Lucia Canali

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The Italian Connection — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Italian Connection?

The Italian Connection is streaming on Cultpix, Artiflix and Plex in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Italian Connection on Netflix?

No, The Italian Connection is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Cultpix and Artiflix.

Is The Italian Connection on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Italian Connection isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Cultpix and Artiflix instead.

Where can I watch The Italian Connection for free?

The Italian Connection is available to stream free (with ads) on Artiflix and Plex in Australia.

Is there a sequel to The Italian Connection?

Yes — The Italian Connection is followed by The Boss (1973) in the Milieu Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to The Italian Connection?

Yes — Caliber 9 (1972) comes before The Italian Connection in the Milieu Trilogy.

Is The Italian Connection part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Italian Connection is part of a trilogy, alongside Caliber 9 (1972) and The Boss (1973).

How many movies are in the Milieu Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Milieu Trilogy: Caliber 9 (1972), The Italian Connection (1972) and The Boss (1973).