Those among you fortunate enough to have previous experience with Di Leo’s work already know what to expect here. Yes, you are getting exactly the same thing you’ve always gotten… Absolute Italian crime perfection magnificently realized! While on a seemingly ‘by the numbers’ heist, professional thief Guido is busted and sent away to prison for five years. His friend and partner Marco escapes but, due to the injuries suffered while getting away, he will remain forever crippled. It doesn’t take much to figure out that the whole thing was a setup and Guido has shortened the list of people that may be responsible down to one… His old boss (played brilliantly by Martin Balsam)! The very day he returns to the real world the woman he cares for most (Olga Karlatos in a far-too-brief role) is gunned down. Reuniting with his old friend Marco, Guido sets out on his mission of revenge! Plenty of action, intense drama, and story-twists (as many as in your finer gialli) fly fast and furious leading to another unforgettable and pulse pounding Di Leo climax! The musical backdrop created by Luis Bacalov is also fantastic. There are many fans quick to point out that Bruno Mattei’s Hell of the Living Dead made liberal use of Goblin’s music. Italian soundtrack aficionados will be interested to learn that the main themes were borrowed from this soundtrack! Blood and Diamonds is yet another excellent movie from Fernando!