The Appaloosa

– Man tries to recover a horse stolen from him by a Mexican bandit. The Appaloosa (also known as Sout..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1966
The Appaloosa (1966)

Man tries to recover a horse stolen from him by a Mexican bandit. The Appaloosa (also known as Southwest to Sonora) is a 1966 American Western film Technicolor (set in the 1870s) from Universal Pictures starring Marlon Brando, Anjanette Comer and John Saxon, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a Mexican bandit. The film was directed by Sidney J. Furie, shot in Mexico. The 2008 Appaloosa film (starring Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen) is not related nor a remake of this film, although it has almost the same title.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

01 Oct 1966

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
Unrated

Director:

Sidney J. Furie

Writer:

James Bridges (screenplay), Roland Kibbee (screenplay), Robert MacLeod (novel)

Main Actors:

Marlon Brando, Anjanette Comer, John Saxon, Emilio Fernández

Plot:

Matt Fletcher, a Mexican-American buffalo hunter is constantly harassed and humiliated by bandit general Chuy Medina. When the bandit steals his horse - the appaloosa of the title - he sets out to even scores; at the climax, single-handedly, he takes on the whole gang.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win.

Production:

Universal

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10