The Perfect Killer
The Perfect Killer

The Perfect Killer

1977Movie85 minItalian

Betrayed by his girl and best friend, thief Harry Chapman takes the fall for a racetrack robbery. While in prison, he is offered a chance to participate in an escape plan. What he doesn't know is that once he is on the outside, the group responsible for the prison break has Harry in their debt and they use him as a hit-man. Naturally, he grows tired of the job and splits because he is hellbent on getting revenge on the former partners. So the mob puts young hit-man Luc on Harry's trail.

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Director: Fernando MéndezGenres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A notorious hitman known as 'El Charro' is released from prison and immediately drawn back into the violent underworld he left behind. He finds himself entangled in a complex web of betrayal and revenge as old scores are settled and new enemies emerge. The film follows his desperate attempts to survive and perhaps find a semblance of redemption amidst the chaos.

Critical Reception

Information on the critical reception of "The Perfect Killer" is scarce due to its limited international release and the era in which it was produced. However, contemporary reviews in its native Mexico often highlighted its gritty atmosphere and suspenseful narrative, though some criticized its predictable plot elements. Audience reception was generally positive for its genre appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and straightforward crime thriller elements.
  • Acknowledged for its portrayal of a hardened criminal seeking a way out.
  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in its revenge plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this film. However, based on its genre, viewers likely appreciated its suspenseful narrative and action sequences, typical of 1970s crime thrillers.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for being one of the later directorial efforts of Fernando Méndez, who was previously known for his contributions to Mexican horror cinema, particularly with the cult classic 'Ladrón de Cadáveres' (The Body Snatcher).

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