A small village in Mexico is being harassed by the ruthless thug Calvera (Wallach) and his gang. Three members of the village head out to find some weapons so they can defend themselves. Instead, they find Chris (Brynner) who suggests they hire gunmen. Chris helps assemble six additional gunmen to fill in the roster for
A mundane seaside boarding house becomes the setting for a nightmare evening, once two strange visitors arrive, (Tafler & Magee). The landlady, Meg (Nichols), is unaware of their intentions towards her only other resident, Stanley (Shaw). Everything comes to a head during an impromptu birthday party for Stanley. Pinter & Comedy of Menace The film
I saw the 2006 re-release of L'Armee des ombres and it was my introduction into Melville and French film. The movie starts off slow and progressively picks up steam, always keeping the viewer on their toes and never knowing who to trust. Melville's L'Armee des ombres is a dreary and lonely look at resistance and revolution.
Continue reading ➞ L’Armee des ombres (Army of Shadows) (1969)
