Savage Three

(1975)Directed by Vittorio Salerno85 minCrime, Action

By day, Ovidio (Joe Dallesandro) and his two friends work at a data center. After work, they blow off steam by committing random acts of savage violence, swiftly graduating from sparking a riot at a football game to vehicle theft, rape, and murder. The police are convinced this recent spate of crimes is politically motivated, but world-weary veteran Commissario Santaga (Enrico Maria Salerno) suspects a far more terrifying explanation: that these young men are motivated by nothing more than boredom and disaffection at civilized society. As Ovidio's behavior escalates, a psychological game of cat-and-mouse ensues between the two adversaries, building towards a shocking final confrontation.

Joe Dallesandroas Ovidio Mainardi
Gianfranco De Grassias Giacomo Boatta
Guido De Carlias Peppe
Sal Borgeseas Guardian
Carmen Scarpittaas Politician's Wife
Luigi Casellatoas Chief Inspector
Ada Pomettias Friend of Politician's Wife
Umberto Cerianias Police Marshal Tamaraglio
GRGualtiero Rispolias Scientific Researcher
Enzo Garineias Research Center Director
Renzo Ozzanoas Santagà's Partner Detective
Enrico Marcianias Traffic Warden
Francesca Liontias Peppe's Mother
Gengher Gattias Parking Attendant
Silvia Clara Fascietto
Martine Brochardas Alba Mainardi
Enrico Maria Salernoas Police Marshal Santagà
Alba Maiolinias Giacomo's Mother (uncredited)
Alfredo Ciarpellonias Truck Driver (uncredited)
Duilio Olmias Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Salvatore Billaas Police Officer (uncredited)
Marino Cennaas Police Officer at Peppe's House (uncredited)
Omero Capannaas Stadium Brawler (uncredited)