When a former Civil War soldier saves a nun from a gang of bandits, they team up to help the Mexicans in their war against the French.When a former Civil War soldier saves a nun from a gang of bandits, they team up to help the Mexicans in their war against the French.When a former Civil War soldier saves a nun from a gang of bandits, they team up to help the Mexicans in their war against the French.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Manolo Fábregas
- Colonel Beltran
- (as Manolo Fabregas)
David Povall
- Juan
- (as David Estuardo)
Pancho Córdova
- Juan's Father
- (as Poncho Cordoba)
José Chávez
- Horacio
- (as Jose Chavez)
Hortensia Santoveña
- 1st Woman in the Night
- (as Hortensia Santovena)
José Torvay
- Mexican Guerrilla
- (as Jose Torvay)
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Did you know
- TriviaShirley MacLaine did not get along during the shoot with director Don Siegel, with whom she openly fought.
- GoofsThe French did not celebrate Bastille Day, the 14 July, until 1880.
- Alternate versionsTo receive an 'A' (PG) certificate the UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC to remove shots of burning men and a soldier's face being slashed during the climax. The 1987 CIC video was 15-rated but featured a shorter print which missed around 8 minutes of footage. The 1993 widescreen video and all later DVD releases include the full uncut version.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Play It Again: A Look Back at 'Play Misty for Me' (2001)
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Eastwood's Best
Shirley MacLaine, Clint Eastwood, Manolo Fabregas. Profane Sister Sara recruits a drifter to help Mexican rebels attack a French fort.
This is Clint in the prime of his B Western career, and ultimately one of his very best films, western or not. This work features some stunning vistas, whether real or back-lot drop sets, the vistas are beautiful. Shirley MacLaine kicks in a convincing performance as the Profane Sister Sara, who conducts business like a wrangler.
Fraught with intrigue, some great performances, and an interesting story line, this well executed western makes for a fine rainy Saturday afternoon. Otherwise, unless you are an aficionado of the classic American western, this may be somewhat of a disappointment, if you had to clear your busy schedule to allow appropriate viewing time.
This is my favorite Clint Eastwood film, western or no, and it rates a 7.6/10 from...
the Fiend :.
This is Clint in the prime of his B Western career, and ultimately one of his very best films, western or not. This work features some stunning vistas, whether real or back-lot drop sets, the vistas are beautiful. Shirley MacLaine kicks in a convincing performance as the Profane Sister Sara, who conducts business like a wrangler.
Fraught with intrigue, some great performances, and an interesting story line, this well executed western makes for a fine rainy Saturday afternoon. Otherwise, unless you are an aficionado of the classic American western, this may be somewhat of a disappointment, if you had to clear your busy schedule to allow appropriate viewing time.
This is my favorite Clint Eastwood film, western or no, and it rates a 7.6/10 from...
the Fiend :.
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- Also known as
- Ein Fressen für die Geier
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- Budget
- $2,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,050,000
- Gross worldwide
- $5,050,000
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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