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The Mercenary

1968Movie1 h 41 min

ComedyWestern
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes80%77%

A violent, thrilling western movie about class and money and history.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Spaghetti Western
  • Mexican Revolution
  • Cynical Mercenary
  • Political Intrigue
  • Social Banditry
  • Class Struggle
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Historical Drama

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Sergio Corbucci
Written by
Luciano Vincenzoni, Franco Solinas, Giorgio Arlorio
Produced by
Alberto Grimaldi
Music by
Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai

Everyone

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Facts

December 20, 1968 · 1 h 41 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 20, 1968
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Comedy, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, Spain, United States
Available in
55 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mercenary?"

Questions about The Mercenary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mercenary worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Will The Mercenary make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (6 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is The Mercenary in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.