Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- witty
- bruising
- lazy weekend
- cult movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Inspector Rizzo's investigation is punctuated by broad, physically comic fights characteristic of Bud Spencer vehicles.
Rizzo must identify the Mafia operative who has infiltrated his police department while defending himself against a trafficking accusation.
The Italian inspector investigates a Mafia-linked drug conspiracy across Hong Kong and Southeast Asian locations.
The film combines Mafia intrigue and a false criminal accusation with an irreverent action-comedy register.
Films like Flatfoot in Hong Kong, and why
Flatfoot
shared blend of broad physical comedy, crime investigation, police protagonists, and buddy-cop energy
Crime Busters
shared Bud Spencer-led action comedy, comic brawls, and lighthearted criminal intrigue
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure
shared Italian crime-comedy style, mismatched investigators, and exuberant slapstick action
Movie Details
- Director
- Steno
- Release Date
- 1975-03-28
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (156)
Cast
- Bud Spencer
- Al Lettieri
- Enzo Cannavale
- Renato Scarpa
- Francesco De Rosa
- Nancy Sit Ka-Yin
- Daygolo
- Robert Webber
- Enzo Maggio
- Roberta Paladini
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Flatfoot in Hong Kong about?
- A powerhouse Italian inspector battles a Mafia conspiracy and a drug-trafficking frame-up amid comic brawls in Hong Kong.
- What is Flatfoot in Hong Kong like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Flatfoot in Hong Kong as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Flatfoot in Hong Kong violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Flatfoot in Hong Kong as moderate.
- Which films are like Flatfoot in Hong Kong?
- Films with a similar feel include Flatfoot, Crime Busters, and Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure.
- How long is Flatfoot in Hong Kong?
- Flatfoot in Hong Kong runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Flatfoot in Hong Kong?
- In United States, Flatfoot in Hong Kong is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
