Scott LeBrun David Warbeck ("The Beyond") stars as Captain Morris, an officer in Vietnam who agrees to head behind enemy lines to destroy a radio tower that has been broadcasting anti-American propaganda. A couple of people join him on his journey, including a weary photojournalist (Tisa Farrow, "Zombi 2") and a small commando squad, including Sergeant George Washington (Tony King, "Report to the Commissioner") and a soldier named Carlos (Bobby Rhodes, "Demons").Directed with verve by Antonio Margheriti, whose career spanned a few decades and many efforts in different genres, "The Last Hunter" offers interesting material and deserves some respect for at least attempting to look at the horror and futility of war. It gives us a portrait of men in the military who are doing their best to cope and to amuse themselves. While not carrying the same dramatic weight as something like "The Deer Hunter" or "Apocalypse Now", it has its potent moments, especially towards the end when Morris is imprisoned and attacked by river rats. Its action scenes are certainly first rate - there's lots of gunfire, plenty of explosions, and some very enjoyable gore that's sure to turn off more squeamish viewers. On-location shooting in the Philippines also adds a substantial amount of atmosphere, even though "The Last Hunter" mostly takes place in the daytime.It can boast a trio of charismatic performances from Warbeck, King, and Rhodes, and Farrow offers an engaging presence as a civilian who's a fairly tough cookie. Other familiar faces in the cast include Margie Newton ("Hell of the Living Dead"), John Steiner ("Tenebre"), actor / stuntman Massimo Vanni ("Zombi 3"), and Luciano Pigozzi ("Yor: The Hunter from the Future").More than mere exploitation, "The Last Hunter" both begins and ends effectively, ultimately leaving us with a sinking feeling in our guts.Seven out of 10.

Woodyanders Cynical Captain Henry Morris (well played with mucho macho aplomb by David Warbeck) takes an assignment to go behind enemy lines in order to destroy a Viet Cong radio tower that's broadcasting demoralizing anti-American propaganda to US troops. Photojournalist Jane (an appealing portrayal by the fetching Tisa Farrow) and a motley squad of soldiers assist Morris on his desperate mission.Director Antonio Margheriti keeps the entertaining story moving along at a constant quick pace, maintains a harsh gritty tone throughout, delivers a handy helping of gory violence, and stages the rousing action set pieces with considerable skill and brio. Moreover, this film earns extra points for its fierce anti-war stance which comes complete with an uncompromising downbeat ending. The excellent cast of familiar Italian trash cinema faces helps a whole lot: Tony King as the smooth George, Bobby Rhodes as the rugged Carlos, Margit Evelyn Newton as the bitter Carol, and, in an especially bravura turn, John Steiner as the unhinged Major Cash. Dardano Sacchetti's derivative script copies both "The Deer Hunter" and "Apocalypse Now" with merry slavish abandon. Franco Micalizzi's funky-throbbing score hits the get-down groovy spot. Ricardo Pallottini's slick widescreen cinematography provides an impressive glossy look. Good low-rent fun.

sydneyswesternsuburbs Director Antonio Margherti who has also co-created the classic flick, Flesh for Frankenstein 1973 and was assistant director on the classic flick, Blood for Dracula 1974 has created another gem in The Last Hunter.Starring David Warbeck who was also in another classic flick, The Beyond 1981.Also starring Tisa Farrow.Also starring Tony King.I enjoyed the violent scenes.If you enjoyed this as much as I did then check out other classic Vietnam war flicks, Battle Rats 1990, Phantom Soldiers 1987, Siege of Firebase Gloria 1989, Not Another Mistake 1988, Bullet in the Head 1990, Apocalypse Now 1979, The Deer Hunter 1978, Full Metal Jacket 1987, Hamburger Hill 1987, Platoon 1986, Platoon Leader 1988, First Blood 1982, Rambo 2008, Rambo: First Blood II 1985, Warbus 1986, Eastern Condors 1987, Heroes Shed No Tears 1986 and We Were Soldiers 2002.

K N Wilson I had the privelige to see this awesome movie on a huge screen in 1997, it was shown at a festival as a tribute to the late David Warbeck.The opening sequence is truly stunning, a slow-burning scene in a brothel ends in huge explosions and sees Warbeck as an action hero in a white singlet years before Bruce Willis.John Steiner once again shows his prowess as his squad is picked-off, leaving only Warbeck and the larger-breasted of the Farrow species (Tisa), to escape tiger-cages and discover the identity of a traitorous broadcaster.Don't miss the final shot of Warbeck against the war-torn sunset, left to his fate in the jungle. It's a real kick in the guts, with the same power of seeing Martin Sheen rising from a swamp.The one problem the movie really has is that the identity of the mysterious traitor is quite ridiculous, but not enough to grind things to a halt.All in all, one to put at the top of your "must-get" list, right above beer, pizza and peanuts.