Two hitmen from New York, David and Frank, are sent to Milan to eliminate Luca Canali, a low grade pimp in the city. Why they want to kill him emerges in the film as well as Canali's increasing bafflement at why he should be a target. And how is Milan crime boss Don Vito Tressoldi involved. The film starts slowly and picks up pace engrossingly until the final shootout in a scrapyard. Excellently directed by Fernando Di Leo with fine cinematography by Franco Villa and a rich music score by Armando Trovajoli.
Mario Adorf as Canali is brilliant, giving his role lots of depth and feeling. He is supported ably by smiling Henry Silva as David, dour Woody Strode as Frank and oleaginous Adolfo Celi as the Don. Cyril Cusack has a small role as Corso but is silkily sinister in a scary way. The henchmen roles are also well cast.
It's not a cheerful film. The killing of Canali's wife and daughter is a particularly shocking moment. The city of Milan may look sunny and beautiful but there are dark deeds in the shadows. Oh, and the chase scene by car and on foot is tremendous.
Mario Adorf as Canali is brilliant, giving his role lots of depth and feeling. He is supported ably by smiling Henry Silva as David, dour Woody Strode as Frank and oleaginous Adolfo Celi as the Don. Cyril Cusack has a small role as Corso but is silkily sinister in a scary way. The henchmen roles are also well cast.
It's not a cheerful film. The killing of Canali's wife and daughter is a particularly shocking moment. The city of Milan may look sunny and beautiful but there are dark deeds in the shadows. Oh, and the chase scene by car and on foot is tremendous.