By Marquee Editorial4 entries
The Flatfoot movie franchise consists of four films released between 1973 and 1980. The series centers on Inspector Rizzo, also known as Flatfoot, as he investigates crime and corruption, clears his name from drug trafficking accusations, travels to Johannesburg following a policeman's death, and looks for a missing professor in Egypt alongside Marshal Caputo. These entries connect through the central protagonist, Inspector Rizzo. Because the films follow his sequential investigations across Naples, Hong Kong, Africa, and Egypt, watching them in release order allows viewers to follow his cases as they were originally released.

The Knock Out Cop
Movie, 1973
This film introduces Inspector Flatfoot Rizzo as he investigates crime and corruption in Naples, establishing the main character of the franchise.

Flatfoot in Hong Kong
Movie, 1975
Inspector Rizzo is accused of drug trafficking and must find a Mafia ring member who infiltrated the police department, making this the second viewing choice.

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Flatfoot in Africa
Movie, 1978
Rizzo travels to Johannesburg after a South African policeman is killed before their meeting, leaving him with a picture of his young son Bodo.

Flatfoot in Egypt
Movie, 1980
Inspector Rizzo and Marshal Caputo travel to Egypt to look for Professor Cerullo, who is missing, serving as the fourth film in the watch order.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Knock Out Cop | Movie | 1973 | ★ 6.5 | Not yet |
| 2 | Flatfoot in Hong Kong | Movie | 1975 | ★ 6.2 | Not yet |
| 3 | Flatfoot in Africa | Movie | 1978 | ★ 6.2 | Not yet |
| 4 | Flatfoot in Egypt | Movie | 1980 | ★ 6.2 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the first released movie, The Knock Out Cop, which introduces Inspector Rizzo investigating crime and corruption in Naples.
Watching the films in release order is the standard way to view the entries since they were released sequentially from 1973 to 1980.
None of the four entries should be skipped if you want to watch all the films featuring Inspector Rizzo's investigations.
Watch in this order: 1. The Knock Out Cop, 2. Flatfoot in Hong Kong, 3. Flatfoot in Africa, 4. Flatfoot in Egypt.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 1973 and 1980.
The Knock Out Cop has the highest average rating in this guide, at 6.5 out of 10.