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The Mercenary

1968·Movie
1h 41min
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes80%77%

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Class and money, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He sells death to the highest bidder! Buy or die!

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.
Spaghetti WesternMexican RevolutionCynical MercenaryPolitical IntrigueSocial BanditryClass StruggleGuerrilla WarfareHistorical Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Sergio Corbucci, Franca Invernizzi, Ricardo Huertas
Written by:
Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Corbucci, Adriano Bolzoni
Produced by:
Alberto Grimaldi, Francesco Merli, Francesco Merli
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai, Renato Cadueri

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mercenary

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Is The Mercenary worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mercenary rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Mercenary?

1 h 41 min

The Mercenary runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mercenary?

Critics80
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see The Mercenary much the same way.

What language is The Mercenary in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy, Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mercenary?

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