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Quick Trial
After a terrorist attack against a train, the police arrest the young laborer Stefano Baldini, member of a group of militant leftists. Entrusted for interrogation to Sergeant Pendicò and special agents Lorusso and Spasiani, Stefano dies, after four days, in unclear circumstances. Doubting the official version of the police, the second time in which a young person died in custody, journalist Cristina Visconti tries, with the aid of the sister of Stefano, to discover the truth. They rub up against a conspiracy of silence that encircles the acts of Pendicò and his associates. Frustrated beyond reason, Cristina tries a desperate ploy: publishing a story without evidence in the newspaper, accusing the three agents of having caused the death of Stefano with their blows. Cristina is put on trial for defamation. Can she avoid going to jail and also reveal the facts surrounding Stefano's death?
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Plot Summary
A former boxer, wrongfully convicted of a crime, is offered a chance at freedom by participating in a brutal, no-holds-barred fight club. He must battle against dangerous opponents while navigating the corrupt system that put him behind bars. The stakes are high, with his life and reputation on the line in this fight for justice.
Critical Reception
Quick Trial is a lesser-known exploitation film that garnered mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some noted its raw energy and Jim Brown's physical presence, many critics pointed to its predictable plot and reliance on violence. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its gritty portrayal of the underground fight scene and others finding it too derivative of other boxing dramas.
What Reviewers Say
Presents a gritty, if somewhat cliché, look at the underground fighting circuit.
Jim Brown delivers a powerful physical performance, but the story lacks originality.
Relies heavily on violence and exploitation elements.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by the independent production company National Film Corporation, which focused on films often catering to Black audiences during the 1970s.
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