Tough Guy: Alain Delon-Two of His Best…...Zorro & a Thief

Above- Delon breathes new life into an iconic character. Giving him charm and conning all at the same time. Dashing in black and scorching a few hearts along the way…You Tube

Westerns, Gangsters, Polizio and Iconic Heroes

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Above- Alain in the early days of his career. A very sought after performer both in the US and Europe-France. Photo by Indulgy-Pinterest

In tribute to Alain Delon who just passed at age 88, I wanted to draw attention to two films from the early to mid ’70s that gave him a chance to really shine and stretch his acting a little bit more. One as the iconic and legendary literary and silver screen character-Zorro (1975) and the other as a really despicable villain in Red Sun (1971) which also starred Ursla Andress (as Christina), Charles Bronson and Toshiro Mifune.

Red Sun 19721—

Above- Alain on far right. Advertised as the first East meets West Western. North American release poster. Photo by IMDB

In this euro western directed by Terrence Young ( Bond Films including Dr No) Delon took a turn as the bad guy, a murderer and a double crosser his actions actual…