10 PLUS STARS, classic Hitchcock all the way with Walter Matthau returning in another excellent role, this time as a slick gangster.
This one will keep you on your toes, because you don't know what the heck is going to happen. It all starts with the big guy, called Barberosa (played by popular David White), who sends young Robert Vaughn (pre MAN FROM UNCLE star) on a mission to eliminate the competition, a bootlegger named Moran (Mattheau).
It's stories like these, without a doubt, that undoubtedly inspired the writers of so many GODFATHER-type movies and cop shows. Mattheau really shines here, albeit on the creepy side, and all set in a dark, empty winery. How's that for atmosphere? The scene where Vaughn drives up to the abandoned building is campy enough.
Exceptionally written by Bill Ballinger, who wrote 7 episodes for the series, the author behind the chilling cult film, THE STRANGLER (1964), starring Victor Buono. Watch for it.
Not to be missed. From SEASON 5 remastered dvd box set.