The Summertime Killer
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi |
| Products | Crime thriller film |
The Summertime Killer—also released under the title Target Removed—is a 1972 crime thriller directed, produced, and co-written by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi. The film stars Christopher Mitchum, Olivia Hussey, and Karl Malden, with Jeffrey Tambor making his cinematic debut.
Plot
After witnessing the murder of his father by four gangsters, a young boy grows up seeking vengeance. Two decades later, he methodically eliminates each of the criminals responsible. Police Captain John Kiley (Karl Malden) alerts the crime boss about an unknown individual systematically killing his associates.
Kiley's investigation leads him to Portugal, where tensions rise between him and the mob leader, former partners turned adversaries. During his inquiry, Kiley learns that Raymond Castor (Christopher Mitchum) has abducted Tania (Olivia Hussey), the daughter of Alfredi. Following clues to Spain, Kiley locates Raymond's residence and workplace in Madrid.
Although Tania initially resists and attempts to flee, a romantic bond forms between her and Raymond. When Raymond confronts Alfredi, he hesitates to carry out a murder; however, Alfredi dies accidentally amid the turmoil.
Raymond is briefly detained but soon released by Kiley, who advises him to stay on the move. After their escape, Kiley returns to New York, where he is killed by Alfredi’s bodyguards.
Cast
- Christopher Mitchum as Raymond Sullivan Castor
- Karl Malden as Captain John Kiley
- Olivia Hussey as Tania Scarlotti
- Claudine Auger as Michèle, Alfredi's Secretary
- Gérard Barray as Tania's Teacher
- Raf Vallone as Alfredi
- Gérard Tichy as Alex
- Jeffrey Tambor as "Sully" Tambor
Home media
In 2010, Wild East issued a limited edition R0 NTSC DVD of the film, packaged alongside Confessions of a Police Captain.
Pop culture
The movie’s theme song, "Summertime Killer" by Luis Enríquez Bacalov, was included in the soundtrack for Kill Bill, Volume II.
External links
- 1972 films
- 1970s crime action films
- Spanish crime action films
- Foreign films set in the United States
- Films set in Spain
- English-language Spanish films
- Films directed by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi
- Films scored by Luis Bacalov
- Embassy Pictures films
- 1970s English-language films
- English-language crime action films