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Summertime Killer

Original title: Un verano para matar
  • 19721972
  • PGPG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
410
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Summertime Killer (1972)
An ex-policeman hunts a young man on a trans-Atlantic hunt for the gangsters who killed his father.
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ActionCrimeDrama
A six-year-old boy witnesses mobsters beat his father to death. Twenty years later, the now-grown boy begins to track down and eliminate the men who did it, determined to wipe out the entire... Read allA six-year-old boy witnesses mobsters beat his father to death. Twenty years later, the now-grown boy begins to track down and eliminate the men who did it, determined to wipe out the entire gang. A police detective investigating the killings, and the Mafia boss who heads the gan... Read allA six-year-old boy witnesses mobsters beat his father to death. Twenty years later, the now-grown boy begins to track down and eliminate the men who did it, determined to wipe out the entire gang. A police detective investigating the killings, and the Mafia boss who heads the gang, are just as determined to stop him.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
410
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi
  • Writers
    • Reid Buckley(screenplay)
    • Lluís Josep Comerón(screenplay)
    • Jorge Illa(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Karl Malden
    • Olivia Hussey
    • Christopher Mitchum
  • Director
    • Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi
  • Writers
    • Reid Buckley(screenplay)
    • Lluís Josep Comerón(screenplay)
    • Jorge Illa(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Karl Malden
    • Olivia Hussey
    • Christopher Mitchum
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Claudine Auger, Olivia Hussey, and Karl Malden in Summertime Killer (1972)
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    Olivia Hussey and Christopher Mitchum in Summertime Killer (1972)
    Olivia Hussey and Christopher Mitchum in Summertime Killer (1972)
    Olivia Hussey and Christopher Mitchum in Summertime Killer (1972)
    Christopher Mitchum in Summertime Killer (1972)
    Karl Malden in Summertime Killer (1972)
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    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Captain John Kiley
    Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey
    • Tania Scarlotti
    Christopher Mitchum
    Christopher Mitchum
    • Ray Castor
    Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone
    • Lazaro Alfredi
    Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger
    • Michèle
    Gérard Barray
    Gérard Barray
    • Tania's Teacher
    Gérard Tichy
    Gérard Tichy
    • Alex
    Ricardo Valle
    • Mafia Boss
    Gustavo Re
    Gustavo Re
    • Guido
    José Nieto
    José Nieto
    • Mason
    • (as Jose Nieto)
    Lorenzo Larios
    Miguel de la Riva
    Umberto Raho
    Umberto Raho
    • Louie
    Lluís Torner
    • Veterinarian
    • (as Luis Torner)
    Marcos Miravitlles
    Víctor Israel
    Víctor Israel
    • Mechanic
    • (as Victor Israel)
    Manuel Bronchud
    • Henchman
    James Cooley
    • Director
      • Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi
    • Writers
      • Reid Buckley(screenplay)
      • Lluís Josep Comerón(screenplay)
      • Jorge Illa(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Italian censorship visa # 66420 delivered on 21 April 1975.
    • Goofs
      In one of the boat scenes, Ray Castor says "They're on top, drying", but his mouth stops moving before the sentence is finished, indicating that the sound was added later.
    • Quotes

      Ray Castor: Playtime is over. I'll get this straight. You'll be here as long as I need you. While you're here, you do what I say, when I say it, now get back inside.

    • Alternate versions
      The Spanish version of the movie run 20 minutes longer.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Run and Run
      Written by Luis Bacalov and Sergio Bardotti

    User reviews9

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    European Revenge Action Flic
    Hey there must be fans out there of the 70s European action movies. The king of the genre is Charles Bronson but a lot of other US actors packed up and headed over to Europe to churn out some mid budget violence.

    This time its Christopher Mitchum ( son of Robert), Karl Malden, and Olivia Hussey, with support from Italian Raf Vallone.

    Its basically the young man seeking revenge redeemed by love plot mixed in with the old cop with a guilty conscience who wants to atone for his sins plot. And its not half bad with some nice motorbike stunts, cool sunglasses worn by Mitchum and nice location photography in Spain. And of course there is that ambience found in these 70s Euro action films where there are long pauses, meaningful angles as well as a gallery of existential or thoughtful characters. Its no classic but its fun. The only question is when is Tarantino going to get around to this sub genre?
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    • FrankiePaddo
    • Aug 30, 2003

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    • Release date
      • July 3, 1974 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Italy
      • France
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Letnji ubica
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Isasi
      • 16-35 Films OCF Productions
      • Tritone Cinematografica
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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