The Mercenary - A greedy Polish mercenary helps a miner and a peasant girl as they lead a revolt against the oppressive Mexican government, pursued by an American rival. The Mercenary (1968) Director Sergio Corbucci Writers Franco Solinas (story), Giorgio Arlorio (story) Stars: Franco Nero Franco Nero, Tony Musante, Franco Jacopini Genre: Comedy, Western Country: Italy, Spain, USA Language: English, Italian, Spanish, Italian Locations: Madrid, Spain Synopsis While a Mexican revolutionary lies low like an American rodeo clown, a cynical Polish mercenary who once taught the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated radical woman fought for the soul of guerrilla General Paco as Mexicans shed their oppressive government and powerful landowners in the 1920s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates the villages but is tempted by the treasures of the social thief Kowalski relishes. Reviews “I recently got the Japanese DVD copy on eBay. It is really good quality and I am surprised that this film is not more widely known or appreciated. What a great film. It is similar to “Companieros” in many ways and if you liked that great film you will like this one too. The story is a bit far fetched but it is very entertaining and fast paced in the “Boys” style. The machine gun makes a familiar appearance. Franco Nero, as always, gives a great performance and Jack Palance does a very good job as a very nasty killer. The music is great and the duel in the bullring is unmatched and perfectly set to the great score. If you’re interested in Westerns, you should see this one.” Written by washboard on IMDb.com “Corbucci isn’t known for his serious films, and this is perhaps a coincidence – but there’s no mistaking it. Many scenes reveal the true nature of this film, especially the ending, which is nothing short of thrilling. Living for what’s right, dreaming, but with your eyes open. Often confused with “Tu Comapaneros,” this is a much lesser effort, despite using some of the same actors. While Tomas Milian is unrealistic in most of his films, so is Tony Musante, especially in this one. It’s a film about revolution, but it doesn’t ignore the underlying problems in all of us when it comes to it. There are traitors everywhere, and some of them are dealt with properly in this film. In any case, this is a film with heart where you least expect it – in the middle of what appears to be a cheap spaghetti western. Made in the same time as the fake ’68 movement, but without being fake itself. Why didn't this movie get the DVD treatment instead of the very poor "Two Friends"? Your guess is not as good as mine - because I can tell you: Corporate America doesn't really like revolutionary movies. Yes, Criterion, this is something you should taste! By Carlrickson on IMDb.com Also Known As (AKA): (Original Title): Il mercenario Australia (DVD Title): Professional Gun Brazil Os Violentos Vão Vão Para O Inferno Bulgaria (Bulgarian Title): Наемникът Canada (English Title): The Mercenary Chile El Mercenario Denmark Legemürder Finland Amatitapaja France (Cable TV Title): Le mercenaire France The Mercenary Germany (DVD Title): Mercenario - Der Gefürchtetete Germany (DVD Title): Mercenario - Der Gefürchtetete Hungary Zoldos Ireland (English Title): Professional Gun Italy Il Mercenario Japan (Japanese Title): 豹/ジャガー Netherlands Professional Pistol Norway Professional Pistolero Poland Zaudowicz Portugal Pistolero Professional Romania Mercenario Soviet Union (Russian title): Romania: Namibia Spain Salario Para Matar Sweden Gringo Professional Pistolero Taiwan: 無無鎗手 Turkey (Turkish title): Profesional Silah USA (Alternate title): Professional Gun USA: The Mercenary USA (DVD title): Gunfighter's Revenge West Germany (Premiere title): Die gefürchteteten Zwei Worldwide (English title): The Mercenary ····· Support us! ✘ Membership - https://bit.ly/38uIhOg #Free Western Movies #Western #Cowboy Movies ····· Copyright: All the movies we publish are legally licensed. We have obtained the rights (at least in certain territories) from the rights holders under contract. If you have any questions, please send an email to: info[at]grjngo.com, Grjngo GmbH, www.grjngo.com.