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Director: Walter Hill
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From Time Out Film Guide
Hill's debut as a director: a surprisingly arresting and tight film about illegal bare-knuckle fighting in Depression era New Orleans. Rather than open up the story with the type of pretentious moralising that bedevils the majority of American sporting and gambling films, this utilises Bronson's limited range to produce a laconic, unemotional, almost Oriental celebration of the mythic fighting hero. Strong supporting performances, good locations, and well-staged fights contribute to what is an impressive example of how to assemble this kind of material.Author: CPe
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- Ming said...
- Posted on Jun 28 2011 03:59 One of the top 100 best films of all times.
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- joe said...
- Posted on Sep 01 2010 18:46 this film is a minor masterpiece the script has many weaknesses but the action sequences are rendered with tremendous authenticity. type in this box will appear on the site
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- bellock said...
- Posted on Feb 19 2009 05:36 Old, right to the point , no flafla, darn solid move
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- ian kennard said...
- Posted on Aug 31 2007 16:33 bronson&coburnacting there hearts out top draw
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Cast & crew
Director: Walter Hill
Producer: Lawrence Gordon
Cast: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Maggie Blye, Michael McGuire, Robert Tessier, Frank McRae full cast
Genre(s): Action/Adventure
Duration: 97 mins
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