---
title: "Deadly Chase"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/deadly-chase-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 135510
imdb_id: "tt0078986"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Deadly Chase (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/deadly-chase-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Deadly Chase is a 1978 Italian crime film directed by Franco Prosperi. The production was the second of two films directed by Prosperi for producer Pino Buricchi during that year. Filming for the project took place at Incir de Paolis in Rome as well as in Nice. The cast of the film features seventeen actors.

The story follows Police Commissioner Verrazzano, played by actor Luc Merenda, as he receives a visit from Giulia Medici, portrayed by Janet Agren. Giulia Medici claims that her brother, a banker named Valter Medici, did not commit suicide as reported, but was instead murdered. As the Commissioner begins his official investigation into the death, he uncovers dark secrets involving local loan sharks. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in Italy on December 8, 1978.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Franco Prosperi
- **Networks / Studios**: Holiday Cinematografica

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Luc Merenda** as *Commissario Verrazzano*
- **Janet Ågren** as *Giulia Medici*
- **Patrizia Gori** as *Giorgia*
- **Luciana Paluzzi** as *Rosy*
- **Chris Avram** as *Marco Verelli*
- **Daniele Dublino** as *Commissario Biagi*
- **Gloria Piedimonte**
- **Giacomo Rizzo** as *Brigadiere Baldelli*
- **María Baxa** as *Kora Venier*
- **Isarco Ravaioli**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Deadly Chase online?
Deadly Chase is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Deadly Chase worth watching?
Deadly Chase holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Deadly Chase and when was it released?
Deadly Chase is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Deadly Chase?
Deadly Chase was directed by Franco Prosperi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Deadly Chase — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/135510)
- [Deadly Chase (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadly_Chase_(film))
- [Deadly Chase (1978) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/135510-il-commissario-verrazzano)
- [Deadly Chase (1978) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-ca/film/99204-deadly-chase/cast/)
- [Deadly Chase (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Deadly_Chase_(film))
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