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RED SUN (1971). Pretty decent, offbeat western noted for an international cast at the time of release. Charles Bronson helps Alain Delon steal valuables and a samurai sword carried by Japanese dignitaries hoping to present it to President Grant. After a double-cross, Chuck is ordered to assist one of the Japanese ambassador's guards (Toshiro Mifune, who is aces in the film) in a week. Chuck is more interested in finding the spoils and is constantly trying o ditch the samurai, but with no luck. Eventually, they come to an understanding and are later joined by Ursula Andress, who, as usual, is window dressing, but such lovely window dressing. I wasn't totally convinced by the ending, but enjoyed RS enough, although Bronson is SUCH a jerk in this. ***
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