I mean that, for once, Sergio Martino gives us a political oriented crime thriller, not a common poliziottesco, which invaded the italian film industry in the seventies. No gangsters here but a complex political scheme, inspired by true events, as was PARALLAX VIEW in the USA. Plot, conspiracy, intelligence special services, shadow warlords.... A very American like Italian plot. Luc Merenda and Thomas Milian are awesome here, in this interesting movie, among my favourites from Sergio martino, far better than his giallos and other horror films. Very gloomy, brutal, gritty. Damiano Damiani or Pasquale Squitieri's movies spirit are not so far from this one.
Review of Silent Action
