Continuity mistake: The protagonist and his friend are driving to the designated target. The headlights of the car behind them get significantly closer in a sudden cut during their conversation. (00:02:35)
Blood and Diamonds (1977)
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Directed by: Fernando Di Leo
Starring: Martin Balsam, Claudio Cassinelli, Olga Karlatos, Pier Paolo Capponi
Genres: Thriller
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An intriguing crime movie from the 70s, shot by Di Leo with his usual solid approach and occasional flourish. I would spoil it if I detailed its ultimate distinctive trait: lets just say that the lead actor's rather dull perfomance ultimately ends up working to the movie's advantage. What? Yes, trust me.
A tragic tale with a supporting cast in exceptional form (Pier Paolo Capponi's Tony, with his offbeat delivery and violent energy is probably one of my favourite movie villains of all time), this movie has a slightly slower pace than most italian "mob" flicks of the period and might disappoint you if you were looking for a Caliber 9 sequel : this is more the dark side of it, its twilight if you will.
