100 Rifles

– When half-breed Indian Yaqui Joe robs an Arizona bank, he is pursued by dogged lawman Lyedecker. Fle..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
100 Rifles (1969)

When half-breed Indian Yaqui Joe robs an Arizona bank, he is pursued by dogged lawman Lyedecker. Fleeing to Mexico, Joe is imprisoned by General Verdugo, who is waging a war against the Yaqui Indians. When Lyedecker attempts to intervene, he is thrown into prison as well. Working together, the two escape and take refuge in the hills, where Lyedecker meets beautiful Yaqui freedom fighter Sarita and begins to question his allegiances.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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100 Rifles (1969) - Trailer

Release Date:

26 Mar 1969

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tom Gries

Writer:

Clair Huffaker (screenplay), Tom Gries (screenplay), Robert MacLeod (novel)

Main Actors:

Jim Brown, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds, Fernando Lamas

Plot:

Reynolds plays Yaqui Joe, an Indian who robs a bank in order to buy guns for his people who are being savagely repressed by the government. Set in turn of the century Mexico, it tells the story of his flight into Mexico and his pursuit by an American lawman. They eventually become allies and team up with Welch to take up the cause of the Indians.

Production:

Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10