Giorgio Arlorio, an influential writer born in the 1930s, contributed significantly to the realm of cult cinema through his work on films like The Golden Arrow (1962) and The Mercenary (1968). His scripts often blend adventure with a unique flair, capturing the essence of the genres he worked in. With a knack for crafting engaging narratives, Arlorio also penned Zorro (1975), further solidifying his impact on the cult film landscape. His contributions remain a testament to the vibrant storytelling found in exploitation and genre cinema.
The Mercenary
While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
