Taste of Killing
Lanky Fellow has a typical cynical SW like way to earn his living. He observes valuable transports of money or gold, but when they are robbed he doesn't intervene, but follows the robbers and then brings the loot back to collect the insurance. When his "job" brings him in conflict with the notorious outlaw Gus Kenneback, he has personal reasons to protect the money as Kenneback was once responsible for the death of Lanky's brother.
Curator's Take
“Often noted for its creative camera work (using telescopes and gun sights). A gritty bounty hunter story that relies on the tension of the hunt.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A grim, urban western. Often set in ghost towns or claustrophobic streets, it emphasizes the predatory nature of the bounty hunter. It has a cooler, nastier tone than the adventure films.
Production Details
Taste of Killing is a 1966 western film directed by Tonino Valerii. Originally released in Italy under the title "Per il gusto di uccidere", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Nico Fidenco. Cinematography was handled by Stelvio Massi. The screenplay was written by Víctor Auz. The film stars Craig Hill as Hank "Lanky" Fellows, George Martin as Gus Kennebeck, and Piero Lulli as Collins. Running 1 hour and 27 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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Often noted for its gritty realism and lack of clear heroes, typical of the revisionist western style.
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