What is Boomerang?
Boomerang is a 1976 crime and drama film directed by José Giovanni. The French-Italian feature film is also known by the titles Comme un boomerang and Il figlio del gangster.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Release date
- Aug 15, 1976
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
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Boomerang is a 1976 crime and drama film directed by José Giovanni. The French-Italian feature film is also known by the titles Comme un boomerang and Il figlio del gangster. The cinematic production belongs to the genres of crime and drama, with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. Its initial release date in France was August 15, 1976. The main cast features actors Alain Delon, Carla Gravina, and Charles Vanel. The narrative of the film centers on a reformed gangster. This central character must turn to his old associates for assistance after his son kills a police officer. The production brings together international film talent from France and Italy under the direction of José Giovanni, contributing to the crime and drama cinematic landscape of the mid-1970s.
Should you watch it?
“A reformed gangster must return to his past when his son kills a police officer.”
- It explores the high-stakes consequences when a reformed gangster's son kills a police officer.
- It features a narrative centered on turning to old criminal associates for help during a family crisis.
- It has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
- The available sources provide minimal details about the plot and cast beyond the basic premise.
Watch it if you are interested in a crime and drama film from 1976 about a reformed gangster seeking help from old associates.
The film carries a crime and drama tone across a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
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Where can I stream Boomerang (1976)?
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Is Boomerang (1976) worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in 1976 crime and drama films about a reformed gangster.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing order?
Boomerang is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.
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