A classic western movie review of The Professionals (1966) starring Lee Marvin, Burt Lancaster, Woody Strode, Claudia Cardinale, Jack Palance and Robert Ryan.
Much like the Wild Bunch, it features ageing gunfighters taking on some Mexican Bandidos as well as the incoming modern world...
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The Professionals (1966) is a classic American Western directed by Richard Brooks, featuring an all-star cast including Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, and Jack Palance. Set in the turbulent backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, the film follows a group of skilled mercenaries hired by a wealthy rancher to rescue his kidnapped wife from a Mexican bandit. However, as the mission unfolds, the mercenaries begin to question the true motives behind the rescue.
What sets The Professionals apart is its sharp dialogue, moral complexity, and nuanced characters. Unlike many Westerns of its time, it delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and shifting ideals, challenging the black-and-white morality typical of the genre. The film's cinematography captures the harsh beauty of the desert landscape, while its action sequences remain gripping. Nominated for three Academy Awards, The Professionals stands as a smart, stylish entry in the revisionist Western tradition.
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