The Mercenary (1968) *** [Italian Western Quadruple Feature Pt. 3]

Sergio Corbucci's The Mercenary (1968) is a fun, comedic "Zapata" Italian Western that amusingly (as they are both Italian actors) pairs Franco Nero (as a self-serving Polish opportunist) with Tony Musante (as a Mexican revolutionary). The two work together to different ends, with a common enemy in a sneering Jack Palance (because that's what Palance does in westerns). Ennio Morricone provides a memorable score, complete with whistling galore.