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{{Infobox Movie
|name = Syndicate Sadists (Il giustiziere sfida la città)
|picture = Il giustiziere sfida la citta Poster.jpg
|caption = ''Original Italian Poster''
|country =[[Image:ITA.jpg|25px]] Italy
|director =[[Umberto Lenzi]]
|date= 1975
|language =Italian
|studio=Dania Cinematografica<BR>Medusa Distribuzione
|distributor=
|character1=Rambo
|actor1=[[Tomás Milián]]
|character2=Paterno Sr.
|actor2=[[Joseph Cotten]]
|character3=Ciccio Paterno
|actor3=[[Adolfo Lastretti]]
|character4=Conti
|actor4=[[Luciano Catenacci]]
|character5=Pino Scalia
|actor5=[[Mario Piave]]
|character6=Maria Scalia
|actor6=Maria Fiore
|character7=Giampiero Marsili
|actor7=Alessandro Cocco
|character8=Dr. Marco Marsili
|actor8=Silvano Tranquilli
}}
		
'''''Syndicate Sadists''''' (original title ''Il giustiziere sfida la città'' ("The executioner challenges the city") is a 1975 Italian crime movie directed by [[Umberto Lenzi]] and starring [[Tomás Milián]] as a retired criminal known as "Rambo" who returns to his native city of Milan after several years abroad. He visits his close friend Pino Scalia who now works in private security company. Soon Pino is murdered while investigating the kidnapping of the teen son of local wealthy man. Rambo decides to avenge his friend and rescue the boy.

''Trivia:'' the name of the main character is a tribute to David Morrell's novel ''First Blood'' (the base of [[First Blood|famous 1982 film]]). Milián was very fond of the book and asked several Italian producers to purchase the rights for screen adaptation but these plans could not be implemented. As a "sweetener" Milián used the name Rambo for his character.

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= Revolvers =
== Colt Trooper Mk III ==
Rambo's ([[Tomás Milián]]) favoured handgun is a [[Colt Trooper Mk III]] revolver with 4" barrel. In one scene the revolver is briefly seen in hands of Ciccio Paterno ([[Adolfo Lastretti]]).
[[File:LawmanMkIIIGoodPic.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mk Trooper with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo on shooting range.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo holds his revolver after the chase.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After the death of his friend Rambo loads the revolver with flat-point bullets.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ciccio Paterno takes the revolver from Rambo before allow him to visit Ciccio's father, crime boss Paterno.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ciccio unsuccessfully tries to threaten Rambo with his own revolver.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo loads the revolver.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo surprises Conti and his mistress.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo draws the revolver in the final scene.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-ColtTrooper-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the muzzle.]]

== Smith & Wesson Military & Police ==
Both Paterno's and Conti's henchmen use [[Smith & Wesson Military & Police]] revolvers.
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's henchman ([[Claudio Ruffini]]) guards kidnapped boy.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same scene.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paterno's henchman ([[Riccardo Petrazzi]]) aims a revolver.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same gun is seen at the right.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-20.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One more view of the same revolver.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's henchman ([[Luciano Pigozzi]]) holds an M&P revolver.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the revolver.]]

== Smith & Wesson Model 36 ==
[[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] revolvers are also used by criminals.
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special - 5 shot.  First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's henchman ([[Bruno Di Luia]]) holds a snub nose revolver during the heist in Paterno's illegal casino.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same revolver is seen at the right.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paterno's driver-bodyguard Franco ([[Mario Novelli]]) holds a snub nose revolver at the left.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-26.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Franco's revolver is seen in the car.]]

== Röhm revolver ==
Pino Scalia's ([[Mario Piave]]) service sidearm is a long-barreled revolver with short unshrouded ejector rod, non-vent rib over the barrel, the frame with Colt-style sloped front and thumb-catch cylinder release. The combination of these features allows to guess the revolver to be a [[Röhm Revolvers|Röhm]] model, like RG35 (though the screen gun has a 6" barrel, unlike RG35).
[[File:Rohm RG35.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Röhm RG35 - .22 Magnum]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The grip of the revolver is seen in holster.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo with his [[Colt Trooper]] and Pino with his revolver after the car chase.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Revolver-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The best view of Pino's revolver.]]

= Pistols =
== Beretta M1951 ==
[[Beretta M1951]] pistols are widely used by criminals.
[[Image:Beretta_951.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A criminal draws Beretta M1951 during the car chase.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paterno's henchman, disguised as ''Guardia di Finanza'' officer, fires his Beretta during the attack on Conti's base.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Crime boss Conti ([[Luciano Catenacci]]) holds a Beretta M1951 in the climactic scene.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of Conti's pistol.]]

== Beretta M1934 ==
[[Beretta M1934]] pistols are also used by criminals.
[[Image:Beretta Model 1934 Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti ([[Luciano Catenacci]]) aims his Beretta M1934.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Conti's pistol.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's henchman ([[Luciano Pigozzi]]) holds a Beretta M1934 during the heist in Paterno's illegal casino.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the same scene Beretta M1934 is seen at the left.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti uses a suppressed Beretta M1934 in an attempt to assassinate Rambo.]]

== Beretta Model 70 ==
[[Beretta Model 70]] pistols are also used by criminals.
[[Image:Beretta 70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Model 70 - .32 ACP]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's lieutenant ([[Giuseppe Castellano]]) repels the attack of Paterno's men.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Paterno's henchman ([[Bruno Di Luia]]) holds a Beretta Model 70 at the left.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ciccio Paterno ([[Adolfo Lastretti]]) uses a suppressed Beretta Model 70 in an attempt to assassinate Rambo.]]

==Wz. 35 Vis==
During the heist in Paterno's illegal casino Conti's henchman ([[Luciano Pigozzi]]) holds a [[Wz. 35 Vis]] (instead of previously seen [[Beretta M1934]]). In the climactic scene a Vis is used by Ciccio Paterno ([[Adolfo Lastretti]]).
[[Image:PistoletWZ35 RADOM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Wz. 35 Vis - 9x19mm - Left side]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's henchman threatens Paterno's henchman.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires his pistol in air.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Obviously unplanned moment: the pistol has a stovepipe jam when the cartridge (full cartridge with bullet) is trapped in the ejection port.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Pistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ciccio Paterno holds his Vis in the climactic scene.]]

== Luger P08 ==
In the final scene Paterno Sr. ([[Joseph Cotten]]) commits suicide with a [[Luger P08]].
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm.  This is blank adapted movie gun.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-P08-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-P08-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]

== Walther P38 ==
A [[Walther P38]] is used by a henchman ([[Luciano Pigozzi]]) when the criminals break into the apartments of Rambo's girlfriend Flora (Femi Benussi).
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-P38-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The man at the right holds a Walther.]]

= Submachine Guns =
== Thompson M1928A1 ==
[[Thompson M1928A1]] SMGs are used by both Paterno's and Conti's henchmen.
[[File:M1928A1 Thompson.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP. This specimen has the sling swivel relocated to the top of the stock, a modification often made to Thompsons in British service.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ciccio Paterno ([[Adolfo Lastretti]]) fires a Thompson during the attack on Conti's base.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He reloads.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view of Ciccio's Thompson.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's henchman ([[Bruno Di Luia]]) returns fire with his Thompson.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Thompson is seen next to the body of fake policeman.]]

== Thompson M1A1 ==
[[Thompson M1A1]]s are also seen in several scenes.
[[Image:M1sb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Conti's henchman holds an M1A1 during the kidnapping of Giampiero Marsili.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Duval ([[Antonio Casale]]), another Conti's henchman, holds a Thompson at the right in the same scene.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Thompson-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A henchman holds an M1A1 in the climactic scene.]]

== Beretta Model 38/42 ==
During Paterno's attack on Conti's base one of Paterno's men, disguised as ''Guardia di Finanza'' officer, is armed with a [[Beretta Model 38/42]] SMG.
[[Image:Beretta Model 38-42.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta Model 38/42 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Beretta3842-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fake officer breaks into Conti's base with the Beretta 38/42 SMG.]]

= Rifles =
== Mauser 98 Sporter ==
In the climactic scene Rambo ([[Tomás Milián]]) uses a [[Mauser 98 Sporter]] rifle.
[[Image:Mau 0571-01.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German-style Mauser 98 Sporter Model B - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rambo in ambush.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He aims.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the rifle.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The bolt handle is seen.]]

= Other Weapons =
== Webley & Scott No.2 Mk. V Signal Pistol ==
In the climactic scene Rambo gives a [[Webley & Scott Signal Pistols|Webley & Scott No.2 Mk. V Signal Pistol]] to kidnapped boy Giampiero Marsili (Alessandro Cocco).
[[File:Webley-Scott No 2 Mk V Flare Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Webley & Scott No.2 Mk. V Signal Pistol]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Flare-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Giampiero tries to fire the flare pistol.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Flare-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The trigger pull is very heavy for ten-years-old boy.]]
[[File:Syndicate Sadists-Flare-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|But at last he manages to fire the gun.]]

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