United States / Jul 25, 1973 / R
A gun in his sock, a tire iron in his belt, and no badge. The story of Eddie. The best ex-cop in the business.
1h 56min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
When his partner is killed, tough Irish detective Eddie Ryan vows to avenge the death, whatever the cost. As he begins unraveling clues, his behavior becomes so outrageous that he's obliged to turn in his badge, but the experience only emboldens him. Ryan eventually learns that his partner was caught up in a Puerto Rican gun-running scheme masterminded by a crook named Sweet Willie, who wants to foment revolutionary war.
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Genres
ThrillerCrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Badge 373 |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 25 luglio 1973 |
| Production | Howard W. Koch, Lawrence Appelbaum |
| Writer | Eddie Egan, Pete Hamill |
| Casting | Bernie Styles |
| Editing | John Woodcock |
| Cinematography | Arthur J. Ornitz |
| Assistant directors | Howard W. Koch, Michael D. Moore |
| Camera operators | Arthur J. Ornitz |
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| Additional photography | Arthur J. Ornitz |
| Production design | Edward Stewart, Philip Rosenberg |
| Art direction | Philip Rosenberg, Edward Stewart |
| Set decoration | Edward Stewart, Philip Rosenberg |
| Music | J.J. Jackson, Dennis Maitland |
| Sound | J.J. Jackson, Dennis Maitland |
| Costume design | Frank L. Thompson |
| Makeup | Frank L. Thompson |
| Hairstyling | Frank L. Thompson |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Sep 20, 1973
Germany / Nov 23, 1973 / 16
Ireland / Feb 08, 1974 / 15
Physical media
France / Jun 15, 2021 / DVD & Blu-Ray
TV
France / Nov 07, 2025 / Paramount Network
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