Category: Action Crime

Gangbuster

Ray Lovelock in a contemplative J&B mood.

It’s right in front of you, for crying out loud.

Time for your morning J&B.

Verson Jetorix: “AKA Gangbuster. Ray Lovelock is hired by Mel Ferrer to deliver a couple of valuable (stolen) paintings and exchange them for cash. Ray delivers the paintings and on the way back with the money is robbed by several hooligans. This bodes ill for Ray but things may not be as they seem. This Italian crime flick plays more like a film noir than an action thriller. Ray is really put thru the paces here; he’s subjected to multiple beatings and never seems to have the upper hand. Just surviving is a victory in this dark entry. Features Gabriele Tinti and a bald John Steiner as an icy hitman.”

Outlaw: Black Dagger

Yakuza lieutenants attempt to ignore their favorite scotch.

Verson Jetorix:” The fifth installment of the Outlaw series starring Tetsuya Watari as Goro the Assassin. Once again, Goro tries to go straight but gets caught between two warring yakuza gangs. This film is just as clever and fun – and violent – as the previous four; terrific knife fights in abandoned or industrial spaces, broken bodies and hearts, and plenty of vengeance. This time there is a flashback to fill in some of Goro’s backstory, and a dual role for Chieko Matsubara.”