@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Luke, an escaped convict, and Jaroo, a loner gold prospector, team up with a band of Apache Indians in 19th century Mexico to capture a large, heavily armed fortress for the millions -- or billions -- of dollars in gold that are rumored to be stored within. Written by Brian C. Madsen
Quick Stats
5.4
TMDB Rating
34
Votes
1h 42m
Runtime
$35.0M
Budget
$4.5M
Box Office
13%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorJohn Guillermin
WriterLarry Cohen
CinematographyHenri Persin
ComposerMaurice Jarre
EditorWalter Hannemann
Production DesignJulio Molina
Produced by
Carthay ContinentalNational General Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Lee Van Cleef
Jaroo
Jim Brown
Luke
Patrick O'Neal
Chavez
Marianna Hill
Claudine
Elisha Cook Jr.
Old Convict
Iron Eyes Cody
Santana
Imogen Hassall
Dolores
Gustavo Rojo
Colonel Anguinaldo
F
Florencio Amarilla
Águila
Julio Peña
General Hernández
Ángel del Pozo
Lieutenant
Dan van Husen
Bandit
Ricardo Palacios
Chief Bandit
P
Patricio Santiago
Julio
J
John Clark
Prison Guard Captain
