Directed by Stelvio Massi in 1976 (not listed on Spout!)
Gasparri returns again in this third and final installment of the Mark The Narc series! Mark finds himself doing what could essentially be called grunt work these days. A series of coincidences leads him to a couple of terrorists who believe he has the potential to aid them in their cause. Even when given a chance to leave it behind by his superiors, Mark decides that a little of the deep cover he is famous for might be the only way to put an end to the activities of these political extremists. John Steiner is the head of the group and is a lot of fun to watch as he spouts off excitedly about helping the regular guy through violent rebellion and anarchy. In other words, he’s as crazy as ever! Saxon is a cop with a hidden agenda of his own and he may not be all that he seems! Things get way out of hand fairly quickly and Mark is once again neck deep in trouble and that’s just the way he likes it! Besides, we know if anybody can get the job done its Mark! This is a weird one and, though solidly entertaining, is clearly out of sync with the original two movies. The soundtrack is cool but seems at times more fitting for one of Laura Gemser’s Black Emanuelle films! Also, there are entire story sections that recall popular American action/thrillers of the time. For example, scenes in the middle feel like an abridged retelling of Three Days of the Condor. Right after that fans of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three may find themselves experiencing a quick flashback. Still, when all is said and done, this is Massi, Gasparri, and Mark! The ending feels right and wraps up the serious on a definite high note. Plenty of action, violent gunfights, John Saxon, and even Malisa Longo!