the bad old day indeed . a a new yorker and i find this film to be a grim reminder of how much more lawless and dilapidated new york be during this time period . i would not rehash the generally accurate comment of the other reviewer other than to say that this be one of the best cinematic deglamorizations of crime ( and law enforcement ) ever . anthony franciosa be just great a a mafia enforcer . he still the same nice and personable guy people my age remember from 60 and 70 television . you really want to be his friend . a great smile and a comforting manner . a demeanor he maintain without a crease while he maim and torture and kill . one of the most skilled and frightening performance of all time . anthony quinn be also excellent a a corrupt police captain who have delude himself into believe that he still have some ethic . the graphic violence and sex and profanity and and ethnic slur take it light year out of the family view category and i wouldn not recommend it to anyone with a weak stomach . i do not think the blaxploitation label many apply to this film be accurate . the best i can think of be noir verite . don not miss this one .