A few people on this who went on to become big names - Burt Reynolds, Haskel Wexler- and a lead role for George Hamilton at his peak.
I love how this film tried to do something smart, European. It's not dumb. Nicely shot. Good atmosphere. The world is interesting. Strong acting. Hamilton is very good but also Reynolds is terrific. Mercedes McCambridge and Joan Blondell are good as always. Salome Jens quite effective - she must've thought this was going to launch her in a big way. Paul Wendkos is an interesting director (Tarantino loves him).
The problem is structural. It starts well but when it should build it dissipates, separates Hamilton and Jens when they should be together. Or at least so I felt.
Still, an interesting movie, a bold try and a reminder of how good Reynolds was from the get go.
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