Movies like Free Hand for a Tough Cop: 20 to watch next
If you loved Free Hand for a Tough Cop (1976) — a action and crime film directed by Umberto Lenzi — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Free Hand for a Tough Cop most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like police, rome, italy and ransom. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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All the Money in the World 2017★ 6.5
Shares: Crime
The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Protector 1985★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Crime
Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
Stream in India on Tencent Video
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The Marine 6: Close Quarters 2018★ 6.8
Shares: Action
Jake Carter and another former Marine, Luke Trapper, join forces to rescue a young kidnapped girl from a gang of international criminals.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Trapped 2002★ 6.2
Shares: Crime
Held hostage in different cities after their daughter is kidnapped by a master extortionist, a desperate couple must find a way to outsmart a seemingly foolproof plot.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Angel of Evil 2010★ 6.8
Shares: Crime
Set in Italy in the 1970s, VALLANZASCA is the true story of the Italian underworld’s most infamous outlaw. A criminal by age 9, Renato Vallanzasca grew up to become the country’s most notorious mobster before the age of 27. Vallanzasca and his gang wrested control of the Milan underworld with a string of high profile robberies, kidnappings and murders. In the process, he captivated the public and earned the nickname ‘il bel Renè’ – for his devilish charm and handsome face. Arrested multiple times, his daring escapes from prison enraged the government, angered his rivals and fed his legend.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Boys Cry 2018★ 6.9
Shares: Crime
Mirko and Manolo are best friends and live in the suburbs of Rome. They both live in poor conditions with their single parents, are still in school and struggle with occasional odd jobs to make ends meet. Together they share dreams of women, of sex and money, of a better life to come. Then, after killing a man in a hit-and-run one night, they get involved with the local mafia and their lives change dramatically.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Night of the Juggler 1980★ 6.8
Shares: Action, Crime
When a twisted psychotic kidnaps a young girl, mistaking her for the daughter of a wealthy developer, her father, a hardened ex-cop, doggedly hunts them through New York's seamy streets.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Live Like a Cop, Die Like a Man 1976★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Crime
Fred and Tony are members of an elite “special squad” of police in Rome who are undercover, licensed to kill, and love to live dangerously.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Tony Arzenta 1973★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Crime
A mob hitman wants to retire, but his bosses don't think that's a good idea. Complications - and many bloody shootouts - ensue.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Protector 2026★ 8.4
Shares: Action
Nikki's life is shattered when her daughter is kidnapped. Thrust into the criminal underworld while hunted by cops and military, she must fight to rescue her child.
Stream in India on Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel
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The Cop in Blue Jeans 1976★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Crime
A top undercover cop finds and arrests a series of purse snatchers until he discovers an American at the top of an evil ring of thieves.
Stream in India on Tubi TV
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Cradle 2 the Grave 2003★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Crime
Gang leader Tony pulls off a major diamond heist with his crew, but cop-turned-criminal Ling knows who has the loot and responds by kidnapping Tony's daughter and holding her for ransom. Unfortunately, Tony's lost the diamonds as well. As he frantically searches for his daughter and the jewels, Tony pairs with a high-kicking government agent who once worked with Ling and seeks revenge on him.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Sleepless 2017★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Crime
Undercover Las Vegas police officer Vincent Downs, who has a lot of enemies, is caught in a high stakes web of corrupt cops and the mob-controlled casino underground. When a heist goes wrong, a crew of homicidal gangsters kidnap Downs’ teenage son T. In one sleepless night, Downs will have to rescue his son, evade an internal affairs investigation, and bring the kidnappers to justice.
Stream in India on Sony Liv, VI movies and tv, Sonyliv Amazon Channel
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Across 110th Street 1972★ 6.7
Shares: Crime
In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Yakuza 1974★ 7.1
Shares: Crime
When George Tanner does business with high-ranking Yakuza Tono, Tono kidnaps his daughter, and George summons his old friend, private eye Harry Kilmer, to Japan to investigate.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Shipment 2021★ 6.7
Shares: Action
A former U.S. Navy Seal is forced to become the international criminal he once fought against when a powerful and violent drug cartel kidnaps his wife and daughter.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cleveland Abduction 2015★ 7.3
Shares: Crime
A single mother becomes Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim, and finds herself trapped in his home with two other women for 11 years.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dogman 2018★ 7.5
Shares: Crime
Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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6 Bullets 2012★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Crime
An ex-mercenary known for finding missing children is hired by a mixed martial arts fighter whose daughter has been kidnapped.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Rulers of the City 1976★ 6.4
Shares: Crime, Action
Tony, a mob loan collector, is dissatisfied with his station in life. Though he dreams of one day being rich, he is stuck with the dead-end job of beating up borrowers who fall behind in their payments. After meeting up with Napoli, another mob enforcer who's just been fired from his job, the two hatch a plan. Together, they will con mob boss Manzari out of a fortune, after which they can retire and live in luxury. Manzari, however, is not about to let them go so easily.
Stream in India on Plex