Gardenia

Synopsis

In the crime thriller Gardenia, Franco Califano plays the role of Gardenia, the avenger of the underworld who is tasked with bringing justice to the criminal world. Set in the gritty streets of Italy, Gardenia navigates through a world of corruption, deception, and betrayal as he takes on the criminal underworld head-on. Fueled by his desire for vengeance and his sense of justice, Gardenia becomes a force to be reckoned with, leaving a trail of chaos and retribution in his wake. As the lines between good and evil blur, Gardenia must confront his own inner demons while facing the ruthless criminals who seek to destroy him. With intense action sequences, a gripping storyline, and a compelling performance by Franco Califano, Gardenia is a riveting tale of justice, redemption, and the fight against crime.

Cast

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  Franco Califano

  Gardenia

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  Martin Balsam

  Salluzzo

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  Robert Webber

  Tony Caruso

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  Eleonora Vallone

  Regina

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  Licinia Lentini

  Miriam Bella

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  María Baxa

  Gardenia Girl

Reviews

Gardenia, also known as Gardenia, il giustiziere della mala, received mixed reviews from critics upon its release in 1979. While some praised the film for its gritty portrayal of the criminal underworld and Franco Califano's performance as Gardenia, others found it to be lacking in depth and originality. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 40% based on 5 reviews, praising the film's style but criticizing its plot. Despite its flaws, IMDb users rated it 5.7/10, with many citing the intense action sequences and Califano's performance as standout elements. Metacritic, on the other hand, gave it a score of 50, indicating mixed or average reviews. Overall, Gardenia is a polarizing film that has its strengths and weaknesses, appealing to fans of crime thrillers and action-packed dramas.