In this sleazy and irreverent crime thriller from Downhill Racer director Michael Ritchie, Lee Marvin plays a Chicago Mob enforcer sent to Kansas to teach renegade slaughterhouse owner Gene Hackman a lesson. While the engaging quirkiness initially comes thick and fast, Ritchie is unable to sustain the offbeat style for the duration. However, bloody bursts of violent action and great performances help this skewed B-movie through its rough patches. Look out for Sissy Spacek in her film debut.

A group of ruthless Chicago mob enforcers are sent to Kansas City to settle things with the owner of a slaughterhouse who has taken money that is not his to keep.