This is actually a pretty famous russian effort from the late 70s, I saw it a bunch of times when I was little and completely forgot about it until I found it on a used rack in Kim's. The subject matter is pretty different, I can't actually think of another modern day pirate movie. Decent amount of action, some random karate, a tiny bit of sleaze, sticks to the pirate theme - not bad at all.
Early (1937) french noir which inspired an american remake the year after its release (first instance of hollywood remaking a european hit?) and 5 years later inspired Casablanca. Jean Gabin is excellent as usual as a super smooth gangster hiding out in the Casbah. Like Casablanca it's more of a romantic drama than a crime thriller, but there's enough scheming and exotic locations to keep it from being vaginafied on any level. Highly recommended
I didn't really like that one, definitely a lesser effort compared to Lenzi's other work in the genre. I thought it dragged in the middle. The reviews at large are generally positive though, so you might want to consider a second opinion
StormShadow wrote:I should be able to give the second opinion since I own the movie BUT I've never seen it WHOPS
hey stormy...hahaha. after digging up the dvdaf thread, i ran thru your collection and fournd that. why dont you do me a favor and watch it so i can get that second opinion...haaha
They have an english friendly remastered (from the german dvd i think) print of Lenzi's Free Hand For a Tough Cop (Milian + Henry Silva). I've heard about this one for ages, really psyched to pick it up...
However, I would wait a bit before ordering because it looks like they're gonna have another Lenzi joint in good condition soon - From Corleone To Brooklyn. I've seen a very shitty version of it and even that impressed the living crap out of me, been dying for a good copy
awesome...more and more of these titles need to become available.
just finished watching Silva in THE BOSS...
prolly the greatest polizei flick yet for me. I freakin loved it. Silva bitch slappin his hoe and tellin her to shut her mouth was just pure class A movie magic. now i wanna rewatch Ghost Dog. I kind of saw Jarmushes take on Silvas character in that movie. Now all I got to do is watch Manhunt. I hope ive seen this trilogy in order. then again, it sounds like it doesn't really matter!!!
this euro-crime/giallo flick is decent. a lot of WTF moments and a pretty cool car escape scene.
also watched VIOLENT NAPLES, and ROME ARMED TO THE TEETH...this Merli guy has the vigilante cop thing down pat. + Milian kills it in RATHT. def. liken LENZI alot
next in que to watch...FEAR IN THE CITY
THE CYNIC, THE RAT, AND THE FIST
the fact the he looks like skeltor always works in silva's favor
i didn't know about this one either, i got it as a surprise bonus from some dude who was sending me Cry of the Prostitute. i ended up liking this one more actually
il boss might be a little tricky, the only good dvd i know of is not Reg1 so you need an all region dvd player. it's also kinda hard to find, xploited doesn't have it in stock anymore and I don't know of other sites that do. I suggest trying torrents or ebay
darkwing as far as i know nobody is actually selling violent police, i got it in a trade with a member of dvd maniacs forum