The Specialists (1969) ***

The Specialists (aka The Specialist) (1969) is a solid Italian Western from genre staple Sergio Corbucci. Neither as exciting or influential as the other two films in his unofficial "Mud and Blood" trilogy, which includes Django (1966) (my review here) and The Great Silence (1968) (my review here), it feels a bit like Corbucci a repeating himself. French singer Johnny Hallyday is a strange lead, lacking the charisma and magnetism of a Clint Eastwood, a Franco Nero or a Jean-Louis Trintignant. Still, there are a few surprises to be found, it's well-made, and enjoyable for fans of the genre.

You can find my Sergio Corbucci Feature Films Ranked list here.