THE WARNING is a deadly serious and po-faced Italian crime flick from experienced director Damiano Damiani, who adds a strong political edge to his story of cops battling organised crime and the moral quandaries that ensue. Giuliano Gemma plays the hard-nosed cop on the trail of the gangsters and Martin Balsam another official role. There isn't a wealth of action here, although there are a few highlights. Instead, this is all about plotting so complex that you need to watch closely in order to follow what's going on.