The Kill

Set in Macao, the film finds Richard Jaeckel cast as a two-fisted, womanizing private detective. He has been assigned to track down an international crime ring, run by the sort of folks who have no qualms about knocking someone off just to keep in practice.

Directed by Rolf Bayer, The Kill leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Jaeckel, Henry Duval, Judy Washington — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1975.