What is Taste of Killing?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Taste of Killing" (1966). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Release date
- Aug 6, 1966
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Taste of Killing" (1966).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
No guessing.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Taste of Killing
Year: 1966
Genre: Western
Runtime: 1h 27m
Release Date: 08/06/1966 (IT)
Rating: G
Protagonist: Lanky Fellow
Antagonist: Gus Kenneback (notorious outlaw)
Plot: Lanky Fellow earns a living in a cynical, Western-like way. He watches money/gold transports. When robbed, he doesn't intervene but follows robbers and brings loot back to collect insurance. He conflicts with Gus Kenneback. Lanky has personal reasons to protect the money because Kenneback was responsible for the death of Lanky's brother.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Taste of Killing is a 1966 Western film with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes. The movie
Should you watch it?
“A cynical bounty hunter tracks stolen gold and confronts the outlaw responsible for his brother's death.”
- It features a cynical main character who tracks robbed money or gold to collect insurance payouts.
- It presents a personal conflict between the protagonist and the notorious outlaw Gus Kenneback.
- It marks the directorial film debut of Tonino Valerii.
- Information regarding where to stream the film is not provided in the sources.
Watch it if you enjoy classic Spaghetti Westerns featuring cynical protagonists and outlaw conflicts.
The tone follows a cynical Western style with a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.
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Where can I stream Taste of Killing (1966)?
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Is Taste of Killing worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic Spaghetti Westerns looking for Tonino Valerii's directorial debut.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes.
Does this film have multiple titles?
Yes, it was released internationally as Taste of Killing, Lanky Fellow, and For the Taste of Killing, and originally titled Cacciatore di taglie.
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