
This film is a crime/drama film released in the 1970s, when neo-noir films first emerged. It has an IMDb rating of 7 and a Letterboxd rating of 3.6.
As is typical of neo-noir films, this film does not distinguish between good guys and bad guys, but rather portrays the inner nature of the characters.
The main character is played by legendary actor Robert Duvall, and his bad guy is played by Joe Don Baker, who is often seen in tough guy roles.
This film is also the last film of Robert Ryan, who played the main villain of this film.. neo-noir style lighting, plot, A good movie with good acting and a good depiction of the 1970s.
The plot is that when McLean, a criminal, is released from prison, he learns that his brother Eddie has been murdered by a gang called The Outfit. To avenge his brother, he teams up with his old partner Cody and plans to fight The Outfit.
The story is simple: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. When the bad guys are waiting to kill each other, the lucky guy always has the upper hand.
The actors’ acting matches the characters, you will fully enjoy the neo-noir movie, crime, drama…
The Outfit [1973]