Review: This German picture is a wealth of surprises, and genre film fans can find a lot to like here. It's got some great acting by Mario Adorf (the crazed painter in The Bird with the Crystal Plumage) as Charles Dump. Playing a washed up, desperate individual, his performance balanced his despicable toadying nature and the pain that it causes him. Then there is Anthony Dawson as Sunshine and Marquard Bohm as 'Kid'. Dawson does a nice job as the menacing Sunshine bringing to the role an energy that reminded me very much of Harry Dean Stanton. Speaking of reminding, Marquard Bohm struck me as looking like a bargain basement Mick Jagger, but his turn as the young face of crime added the perfect last piece to the trinity of thugs.
This is a really cool hidden gem, and any fans of Euro-Crime, Westerns, Thrillers, or even Art Films will find something to like here. Pick this one up and spread the word. Widescreen, in English, with French subtitles. Quality B+
