The Mercenary

1968 | Color | 110 min

Sergei Kowalski, a Polish mercenary, arrives in Mexico and inadvertently ends up joining Paco and his group of revolutionaries. The army attacks them, but thanks to Kowalski, the group is able to defeat its enemy. Having no more interest in following in the steps of the rebels, Kowalski undertakes his own journey. However, he is attacked by the army, and just when he is about to lose hope, Paco’s men save him. Paco and the foreigner strike up a partnership and watch each other’s backs during the most dangerous situations.

Direction: Corbucci; Sergio
Script: Bolzoni; Adriano, Spina; Sergio, Vincenzoni; Luciano, Corbucci; Sergio
Production: Grimaldi; Alberto, Merli; Francesco
Photography: Ulloa; Alejandro
Music: Morricone; Ennio
Cast:Tony Musante, Pallance; Jack, Nero; Franco, Giovanna Ralli

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