TASTE OF KILLING

Cinemavixion Review

Tonino Valerii's 1966 Western, "Taste of Killing" (also known as "Le colt cantarono la morte e fu allora", "Per il Sangue di Billy Joe" and "Il caro estinto"), stars Craig Hill as Hank Fellows, a bounty hunter with a unique modus operandi: he waits for bank robberies to occur before stepping in to claim his reward. This revisionist take on the Western genre adds a layer of moral ambiguity to the protagonist's character. The plot thickens when Fellows is persuaded to prevent a robbery, a task that deviates from his usual opportunistic approach. While the film may not have garnered major awards, it offers a gritty portrayal of the West and a compelling performance from Hill, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of Spaghetti Westerns seeking a narrative with a twist.