The Mercenary(1968)
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Overview
While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
Director
Sergio Corbucci
Studio
Produzioni Associate Delphos
Cast
Franco Nero
as Sergei Kowalski, The Polish
Tony Musante
as Paco Roman
Jack Palance
as Ricciolo ("Curly")
Giovanna Ralli
as Columba
Franco Giacobini
as Pepote
Eduardo Fajardo
as Alfonso García
Franco Ressel
as Studs
Álvaro de Luna
as Ramon
Raf Baldassarre
as Mateo
Joe Kamel
as Sebastian
Lorenzo Robledo
as Officer
Ugo Adinolfi
as
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Produzioni Associate Delphos • Profilms 21 • PEA
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Where can I watch The Mercenary?▼
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What is The Mercenary about?▼
While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
Who directed The Mercenary?▼
The Mercenary was directed by Sergio Corbucci and released in 1968. It is a western film.
How long is The Mercenary?▼
The Mercenary has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mercenary?▼
The cast of The Mercenary includes Franco Nero as Sergei Kowalski, The Polish, Tony Musante as Paco Roman, Jack Palance as Ricciolo ("Curly"), Giovanna Ralli as Columba, Franco Giacobini as Pepote and more.
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