Review of The Professionals (1966) by Grant S — 10 Aug 2015
Entertaining.
Set in Mexico in 1917, a band of American adventurers (played by Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan and Woody Strode) is hired to rescue the wife (Claudia Cardinale) of a wealthy man (Ralph Bellamy)from the clutches of a Mexican bandit (Jack Palance).
When follow them as they set out into the bandit's territory, and see what they discover there...
Good action drama. Essentially a western, if it is set in 1917. Not exactly a classic though - plot is rather basic with an overly sentimental and trite ending.
Performances are mostly decent, though none are brilliant. Burt Lancaster and Lee Marvin are solid in the lead roles. Good work too from Woody Strode, though Robert Ryan is fairly subdued and his character a tad irritating. Worst of the lot is Ralph Bellamy - a rather one-dimensional performance.
Did Jack Palance play the villain in every 60s movie? It seems like it.
Always good to see Claudia Cardinale...
This review of The Professionals (1966) was written by Grant S on 10 Aug 2015.
The Professionals has generally received positive reviews.
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