Contraband Movie: A Thrilling Tale of Smuggling and Revenge

The contraband movie, 'Luca il contrabbandiere,' released in 1980, directed by Lucio Fulci, tells the story of Luca Di Angelo, an idealistic family man who gets caught up in the treacherous Naples underworld as a cigarette smuggler. With his brother Michele, they use speedboats to smuggle cigarettes and find themselves between two contraband bosses after losing a load.

The movie begins with a weak slate of new releases, which helped it earn first place on the DVD sales chart during its first week of release. The film's success can be attributed to its gripping storyline and intense action sequences. Set in Naples, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling ride through the world of smuggling and revenge.

In one notable scene, Luca's brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, forcing him to turn to his old skill - smuggling - to repay the debt. However, things take a deadly turn when a rival gang massacres his brother and abducts his wife. This sets off a psychotic mob war that goes far beyond mere revenge.

The movie has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with some criticizing its lack of originality, convoluted plot, and uneven performances. Despite this, 'Luca il contrabbandiere' remains an iconic film in the poliziotteschi genre, offering a thrilling ride for fans of action-packed movies.

In recent news, a Gwinnett County man was sentenced to four years in federal prison for helping Georgia prisoner Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. steal $11 million from a California billionaire. This case highlights the dangers and consequences of engaging in contraband activities.

For those interested in watching 'Contraband,' it is available on DVD with an R rating, or streaming online. Fans of action-packed movies will surely enjoy this thrilling tale of smuggling and revenge.

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