The Mercenary (1968)

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The Mercenary on IMDb 7.3/10 3,109 votes

Released:
1968-12-20

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

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Western

  • 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