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The Bad Guys
An adventure of money, love and betrayal in the deserts of Egypt at the site of El Alamein battle of WWII. Great locations and photography and non stop action, one of the best Egyptian thrillers. Three smugglers in their way back from the boarders after a successful operation but greed takes over and one of the three is killed, the last two must work together but they can never trust each other again, one steals the money but he discovers it's counterfeit and now they have to find the dead partner's daughter to retrieve the real money, a new friend of the girl join the adventure after helping her dying father and learned about the money where about the four go deep in a WWII landmines area to reach the hidden stash; fighting against the desert sun, storms, outlaws, thirst and above all each other as schemes of love and betrayal continues.
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Plot Summary
A group of notorious outlaws, led by the charismatic but ruthless Lucky Ned Pepper, plan a daring bank heist in a small Western town. However, their meticulously laid plans are constantly threatened by internal conflicts, the relentless pursuit of a determined sheriff, and the unpredictable nature of the Wild West. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of a life lived outside the law.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, "The Bad Guys" received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its competent direction and a few standout performances, others found the plot predictable and lacking originality within the crowded Western genre of the era. Audience reception was similarly moderate, with the film failing to make a significant cultural impact.
What Reviewers Say
Competent direction and some energetic sequences.
Familiar Western tropes with a somewhat predictable plot.
Performances are a mixed bag, with Rooney providing a lively turn.
Google audience: Audience reviews for "The Bad Guys" are scarce, but generally suggest it's a forgettable entry in the Western genre. Some viewers appreciated the action, while others found it too derivative of more successful films.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Almería, Spain, a popular location for Western films during the 1960s and 1970s, often referred to as the "Mini-Hollywood" of Europe.
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