Target: Girls
Target: Girls

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Target: Girls

1963
Movie
99 min
Italian

Four former soldiers meet and reminisce about the time they were in active service: a parachutist mistaking his sergeants house for a brothel, a hypnotized sailor who thinks he has changed his sex, two GIs captured by an African tribe.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: George P. CosmatosGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired hitman is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his former associate is murdered. He must navigate a dangerous web of intrigue and betrayal to uncover the truth and protect himself from those who want him dead. The mission involves a young woman who might be more than she seems.

Critical Reception

Target: Girls is a lesser-known but solid entry in the Euro-spy genre, appreciated for its gritty atmosphere and stylish direction. While not a mainstream critical darling, it has garnered a cult following among fans of international thrillers for its suspenseful plot and competent execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut pacing and stylish espionage elements.

  • Noted for its atmospheric European setting and competent thriller narrative.

  • Some critics found the plot convoluted, but generally appreciated its suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older international film, but those available generally indicate appreciation for its genre conventions and suspenseful plot, despite its limited release.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by George P. Cosmatos, who later went on to direct major Hollywood action films such as 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' and 'Tombstone'.

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