Rugged bounty hunter Boss (the always cool Fred Williamson, who also wrote the smart script) and his easygoing partner Amos (a very funny and amiable portrayal by D'Urville Martin) pursue notorious outlaw Jed Clayton (the legendary Big Bill Smith in peak curvy form) into the small town of San Miguel. Boss decides to become sheriff after he finds out that the town doesn't have one.
Director Jack Arnold keeps the immensely entertaining story moving at a brisk pace, milks plenty of laughs from the blithely cheeky sense of humor, maintains an affable lighthearted tone throughout, and stages the exciting shoot outs and thrilling rough'n'tumble fisticuffs with skill and gusto. Moreover, this film deserves extra praise for tackling the issue of racism head on; it's a total treat to see two bold black guys put a bunch of hateful white bigots in their place. Williamson and Martin display a natural and engaging chemistry in the lead roles, with sound support from R.G. Armstrong as the slimy Mayor Griffin, Barbara Leigh as kindly school teacher Miss Pruitt, Carmen Hayward as the sweet Clara Mae, and Ben Zeller as a friendly blacksmith. Leon Moore's funky-throbbing score hits the right-on groovy spot. Robert Caramico's crisp widescreen cinematography provides a pleasing bright look. A really on the money movie.
Director Jack Arnold keeps the immensely entertaining story moving at a brisk pace, milks plenty of laughs from the blithely cheeky sense of humor, maintains an affable lighthearted tone throughout, and stages the exciting shoot outs and thrilling rough'n'tumble fisticuffs with skill and gusto. Moreover, this film deserves extra praise for tackling the issue of racism head on; it's a total treat to see two bold black guys put a bunch of hateful white bigots in their place. Williamson and Martin display a natural and engaging chemistry in the lead roles, with sound support from R.G. Armstrong as the slimy Mayor Griffin, Barbara Leigh as kindly school teacher Miss Pruitt, Carmen Hayward as the sweet Clara Mae, and Ben Zeller as a friendly blacksmith. Leon Moore's funky-throbbing score hits the right-on groovy spot. Robert Caramico's crisp widescreen cinematography provides a pleasing bright look. A really on the money movie.