The Professionals - 1966 Western
Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 12:18 am
The Professionals - 1966 Western
Directed by Richard Brooks ... has three Oscars Nominations: Best Cinematography, Color, Best Director, and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
I watched this movie on Turner Classic Movies and Movieman1957 had asked me to write up a review and I haven't started a thread for a long time. Chris, this movie is fast paced, excellent writing by Richard Brooks and the acting of Burt Lancaster as Dolworth and Lee Marvin as Farden was good. Outstanding Photography in this movie and I would put this movie one star below with "The Wild Bunch in 1969" and on par with "Death Rides a Horse in 1967".
I would give this movie 3.5 stars out of 5. Because this movie does not get recognized as a great western. To me, this movie is grossly underrated. It's deserved to be recognized more. I would highly recommend this movie ...
This is kind of a western that I like because its showcased lot of actors in a different settings that you normally don't see.
I like Woody Strode's character as an Indian by the name of Jake Sharp. He was an excellent supporting character and I felt that Ralph Bellamy's character as Mr. Grant was a little too old to be the husband (that hired the Professionals) to locate and find Mrs. Maria Grant ... that played by Claudia Cardinale ... but nevertheless he did a great job anyway.
Jack Palance and Robert Ryan did a good job as Jesus Raza and Hans Ehrengard respectfully. I wished they had more lines. Seriously folks.
Here is a You Tube Trailer ...
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Directed by Richard Brooks ... has three Oscars Nominations: Best Cinematography, Color, Best Director, and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
I watched this movie on Turner Classic Movies and Movieman1957 had asked me to write up a review and I haven't started a thread for a long time. Chris, this movie is fast paced, excellent writing by Richard Brooks and the acting of Burt Lancaster as Dolworth and Lee Marvin as Farden was good. Outstanding Photography in this movie and I would put this movie one star below with "The Wild Bunch in 1969" and on par with "Death Rides a Horse in 1967".
I would give this movie 3.5 stars out of 5. Because this movie does not get recognized as a great western. To me, this movie is grossly underrated. It's deserved to be recognized more. I would highly recommend this movie ...
This is kind of a western that I like because its showcased lot of actors in a different settings that you normally don't see.
I like Woody Strode's character as an Indian by the name of Jake Sharp. He was an excellent supporting character and I felt that Ralph Bellamy's character as Mr. Grant was a little too old to be the husband (that hired the Professionals) to locate and find Mrs. Maria Grant ... that played by Claudia Cardinale ... but nevertheless he did a great job anyway.
Jack Palance and Robert Ryan did a good job as Jesus Raza and Hans Ehrengard respectfully. I wished they had more lines. Seriously folks.
Here is a You Tube Trailer ...
[youtube][/youtube]