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A Bullet for Sandoval (1969)
Los desesperados (original title)

105 min  -  Western  -   May 1970 (USA)
5.8
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A soldier deserts his outfit the night before a major battle, after receiving an urgent message. He heads across the border to Mexico to marry his pregnant girlfriend before she gives birth... See full summary »

Director:

Julio Buchs

Writers:

Julio Buchs (screenplay), Julio Buchs (story), and 5 more credits »

Stars:

Ernest Borgnine, George Hilton and Annabella Incontrera
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A Bullet for Sandoval -- Desperate men, in the West after the Civil War, band together to defend those who cannot fight for themselves.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ernest Borgnine ...
Don Pedro Sandoval
George Hilton George Hilton ...
John Warner
Annabella Incontrera Annabella Incontrera ...
Rosa
Alberto de Mendoza Alberto de Mendoza ...
Lucky
Leo Anchóriz Leo Anchóriz ...
Monk
Gustavo Rojo Gustavo Rojo ...
Guadalupano
Manuel de Blas Manuel de Blas
Manuel Miranda Manuel Miranda ...
Francisco
José Manuel Martín José Manuel Martín ...
Cross-Eyed Guy
Antonio Pica ...
Sam
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Andrea Aureli Andrea Aureli ...
Morton
Luis Barboo Luis Barboo
Charly Bravo Charly Bravo
José Guardiola José Guardiola
Andrés Mejuto Andrés Mejuto
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Storyline

A soldier deserts his outfit the night before a major battle, after receiving an urgent message. He heads across the border to Mexico to marry his pregnant girlfriend before she gives birth. Her father had forbidden their marriage, but the soldier is determined. Circumstances turn the soldier into an outlaw who vows vengeance on everyone involved. Written by ms_sunshine  

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Plot Keywords:

Civil War | Army | Cholera | Spaghetti Western | Bullring  | See more »

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A gritty story of seething hatred and thrilling adventure.

Genres:

Western

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for western violence (re-rating) (2005) See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Spain | Italy

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

6 desperados See more »

Filming Locations:

Lucainena de Las Torres, Andalucia, Spain

Box Office

Gross:

ESP 35,610,393 (Spain)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlántida Films, Daiano Film, Leone Film See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Sometimes it is falsely claimed the movie was co-directed by Lucio Fulci, but this is not true. Actor George Hilton has stated so in many interviews. See more »

Connections

References The Wild Bunch (1969) See more »