About this release
(Howard W Koch, 1973, 116 mins) Release date: 29 May 2023 (Deleted: 1 June 2024) Standard Edition Blu-ray Inspired by the real-life exploits of New York cop Eddie Egan (who was also the basis for Gene Hackman’s ‘Popeye’ Doyle character in The French Connection), Badge 373 is a tough detective thriller, comparable to William Friedkin’s more celebrated feature. Robet Duvall (The Godfather, Breakout) delivers a powerfully authentic performance as a brutal New York detective, ruthlessly hunting for the killer of his partner against a backdrop of social upheaval and violent gang wars. INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES High Definition remaster Original mono audio Welcome to Fear City (2019, 25 mins): actor and former NYPD detective Randy Jurgensen remembers the life and career of Eddie Egan, and discusses his experiences in the film industry Lethal Enforcers (2019, 29 mins): film critic Glenn Kenny analyses the styles and trends of seventies cop movies Original theatrical trailer TV spot Radio spots Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing #PHISE158B BBFC cert: 15 REGION B EAN: 5060697923421
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Disc 1
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Badge 373 (1973)
116 min
ThrillerCrimeDrama
When his partner is killed, tough Irish detective Eddie Ryan vows to avenge the death, whatever the cost. As he begins unraveling clues, his behavior becomes so outrageous that he's obliged to turn in his badge, but the experience only emboldens him. Ryan eventually learns that his partner was caught up in a Puerto Rican gun-running scheme masterminded by a crook named Sweet Willie, who wants to foment revolutionary war.
Credits
Director
Howard W. Koch
Writer
Pete Hamill
Eddie Egan
Cast
Robert Duvallas Eddie Ryan
Verna Bloomas Maureen
Henry Darrowas Sweet William
Eddie Eganas Scanlon
Felipe Lucianoas Ruben Garcia
Tina Cristianias Mrs. Caputo
Marina Durellas Rita Garcia
Chico Martínezas Frankie Diaz
Jose Duvallas Ferrer
Luis Ávalosas Chico
Cinematographer
Arthur J. Ornitz
Composer
J.J. Jackson
Editor
John Woodcock
Producer
Howard W. Koch
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Release Details
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- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 18, 2026