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Director:

Andrew V. McLaglen

Writers:

James Lee Barrett (screenplay)
Stanley Hough (story)
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Release Date:

27 November 1969 (USA) more

Genre:

Western more

Plot:

After the Civil War, ex-Union Colonel John Henry Thomas and ex-Confederate Colonel James Langdon are... more | add synopsis

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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Wayne ... Col. John Henry Thomas

Rock Hudson ... Col. James Langdon
Antonio Aguilar ... Juarista Gen. Rojas (as Tony Aguilar)
Roman Gabriel ... Blue Boy

Marian McCargo ... Ann Langdon

Lee Meriwether ... Margaret Langdon
Merlin Olsen ... Cpl. Little George
Melissa Newman ... Charlotte Langdon
Bruce Cabot ... Sgt. Jeff Newby

Jan-Michael Vincent ... Lt. Bubba Wilkes (as Michael Vincent)

Ben Johnson ... Short Grub
Edward Faulkner ... Capt. Anderson
Harry Carey Jr. ... Soloman Webster (Thomas rider)
Paul Fix ... Gen. Joe Masters
Royal Dano ... Maj. Sanders (one-armed major)
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Additional Details

Runtime:

119 min

Country:

USA

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Australia:G | Australia:PG (TV rating) | West Germany:12 (f) (re-rated) | West Germany:16 (f) (original rating) | New Zealand:PG | Germany:16 (DVD rating) | Finland:K-12 | South Korea:12 | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:G | Singapore:PG


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Trivia:

Rock Hudson admitted in a 1980 interview that he thought the movie was "crap", and attributed its box office success only to the fact that it immediately followed True Grit (1969). However, he had fond memories of the filming because he became a close friend of John Wayne and Roman Gabriel. more

Goofs:

Anachronisms: The movie is set in 1865. The Confederates are using 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifles, The Mexican bandit leader is using a 1873 Trapdoor Carbine, John Wayne is using his 1873 Colt Peacemaker and an 1892 Winchester 30-30 rifle. more

Quotes:

[Union Captain allows last escaping wagon to cross river]
Yankee sergeant at river: Sir, I don't...
Union Capt. at river: I know, sergeant! But if I can't have the whole dog, then I don't want the TAIL!
Yankee sergeant at river: Yes, sir.
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6 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
I am undecided on Undefeated., 17 July 2006
6/10
Author: glentom1 from United States

It takes place after the Civil War and has great characters, and an interesting plot.

On one hand, it is a feel good movie about how the south and north work together, and on the other hand it is really corny.

This movie tries to tackle too many social issues, it is north vs. south, Indian vs. white, USA vs. Mexico, and Mexico vs. insurgents.

The ending is melodramatic, and without the action that characterizes earlier scenes. However, it was refreshing to see an ending that was diplomatic, rather than a blood bath.

Worthwhile watching.

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