a not bad but also not so great heist film . kirk douglas be a recently release from prison safe cracker who and after turn down an offer from the mob and decide to pull the job himself . he recruit circus gymnast giuliano gemma . mayhem ensues . douglas and gemma soon find themselves pursue by mafia goon romano puppo as well a entangle in a really goofy love triangle with douglas infinitely patient girlfriend ( florinda bolkan ) . director michele lupo keep the pace move quickly and there at least one excellent and creative car chase sequence involve puppo and gemma . though an italian production and most of the filming appear to have be do in germany . douglas be fine and not just slum it in an giallo quickie . the striking bolkan give a terrific performance . the music be by ennio morricone and the cinematography be by the great tonino delli colli and who manage to work with everyone in italy ( from wertmuller and fellini to pasolini and leone ) .