There's not a lot I can say about A Stranger In Town that other reviews haven't already mentioned, but I'll toss in my two cents worth for good measure. If you're expecting a straight rip-off of Clint Eastwood's spaghetti oaters you will be disappointed, because this film is a gritty, filthy little affair miles away from Leone's mytho-poetic masterpieces. Richard Anthony isn't much of an actor, but his performance as the titular anti-hero brings a level of realism to the proceedings that Eastwood's Man With No Name never had. In addition, the decision to fore-go dialogue for much of the film is a very wise one, as Anthony is allowed to play to his strengths as a physical performer. It's not a great film by any stretch--it certainly can't begin to equal the artistic and emotional heights of Leone's films--but A Stranger In Town is still a very satisfying genre entry.
Review of A Stranger in Town
