The Outfit (1973)

After mobsters put a hit on his brother, an ex-convict (Robert Duvall) just released from prison sets out to avenge his brother's death but also make a profit from the mob. Based on the novel by Richard Stark (aka Donald E. Westlake) and directed by John Flynn (THE SERGEANT). A gritty, hard hitting crime movie with noir-ish trimmings. In fact, there are those who would call it a contemporary film noir (or is it neo noir?). It's not as highly thought of as similar films of the decade like POINT BLANK or FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE. It lacks their style  and artistry but it's still a solid effort with some nice performances. Aficionados of crime and noir should find much to please them. A favorite of Quentin Tarantino. The supporting cast is crammed with familiar faces, many associated with noir classics. With Karen Black, Robert Ryan, Joe Don Baker, Sheree North, Henry Jones, Joanna Cassidy, Jane Greer, Marie Windsor, Timothy Carey, Richard Jaeckel, Anita O'Day and Elisha Cook Jr.