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Chato's Land

  • 1972
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
5.9K
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Charles Bronson in Chato's Land (1972)
In 1870s New Mexico, a half-breed kills a bigoted sheriff in self-defense but the posse that eventually hunts him finds itself in dangerous territory.
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In 1870s New Mexico, a half-breed kills a bigoted sheriff in self-defense but the posse that eventually hunts him finds itself in dangerous territory.In 1870s New Mexico, a half-breed kills a bigoted sheriff in self-defense but the posse that eventually hunts him finds itself in dangerous territory.In 1870s New Mexico, a half-breed kills a bigoted sheriff in self-defense but the posse that eventually hunts him finds itself in dangerous territory.

  • Director
    • Michael Winner
  • Writer
    • Gerald Wilson
  • Stars
    • Charles Bronson
    • Jack Palance
    • James Whitmore
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Winner
    • Writer
      • Gerald Wilson
    • Stars
      • Charles Bronson
      • Jack Palance
      • James Whitmore
    • 74User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    Charles Bronson, Richard Basehart, Jack Palance, Ralph Waite, and James Whitmore in Chato's Land (1972)
    Jack Palance in Chato's Land (1972)
    Jack Palance in Chato's Land (1972)
    Charles Bronson in Chato's Land (1972)
    Charles Bronson and Hugh McDermott in Chato's Land (1972)
    Jack Palance in Chato's Land (1972)
    Hugh McDermott in Chato's Land (1972)
    Charles Bronson in Chato's Land (1972)
    Charles Bronson in Chato's Land (1972)
    Jack Palance in Chato's Land (1972)
    Charles Bronson and Hugh McDermott in Chato's Land (1972)
    Charles Bronson in Chato's Land (1972)

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    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Pardon Chato
    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Capt. Quincey Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Joshua Everette
    Simon Oakland
    Simon Oakland
    • Jubal Hooker
    Ralph Waite
    Ralph Waite
    • Elias Hooker
    Richard Jordan
    Richard Jordan
    • Earl Hooker
    Victor French
    Victor French
    • Martin Hall
    Sonia Rangan
    • Chato's Woman
    William Watson
    William Watson
    • Harvey Lansing
    Roddy McMillan
    • Gavin Malechie
    Paul Young
    • Brady Logan
    Raul Castro
    • Mexican Scout
    Lee Patterson
    Lee Patterson
    • George Dunn
    Roland Brand
    • Sheriff
    Peter Dyneley
    Peter Dyneley
    • Ezra Meade
    Hugh McDermott
    Hugh McDermott
    • Bartender
    Celestino González
      Florencio Amarilla
      • Director
        • Michael Winner
      • Writer
        • Gerald Wilson
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        Charles Bronson refused to play in the scene where he saves a naked woman. He refused because she was without clothes. Director Michael Winner eventually used a trick to make the scene without Bronson's agreement.
      • Goofs
        Several times as the posse rides through the desert, the saguaro cacti props in the background can be seen jiggling and flapping their arms in the wind.
      • Quotes

        Capt. Quincey Whitmore: Apaches don't leave tracks unless they got a reason.

      • Crazy credits
        There are no closing credits or an end title--merely a simple cut to black.
      • Alternate versions
        The original UK cinema version was cut for violence and the later Warner video received 41 secs of cuts to horsefalls and the rape scene, though the print used was missing the shooting of the burning Indian and a shot of Jubal Hooker's face being hit with a rock. In 2004 most of the cuts were waived with only 14 seconds now missing to remove sight of horses being made to fall in a fashion that is prohibited under BBFC Policy and also by the Cinematograph (Animals) Act of 1937.
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      User reviews74

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      6/10
      On His Own Turf
      Charles Bronson and director Michael Winner made the first of several films together in this western that was shot in Spain. Chato's Land boasts a fine cast of players most of whom don't make it through the end of the film.

      Bronson plays Pardon Chato a mixed blood Apache just in town for supplies and a racist U.S. Marshal puts the prod to him. That's a big mistake as Bronson kills him in self defense. A bunch of self righteous citizens get up a posse after him. Their brand of justice includes raping his wife and killing his child in the bargain.

      Jack Palance plays the nominal leader of the group, but he's got no control over the meanest of the bunch, a trio of brothers Simon Oakland, Ralph Waite, and Richard Jordan. Others in the party include James Whitmore and Richard Basehart.

      Charles Bronson is always a nasty man to cross, never more so when on his own turf as he is in the Arizona desert. Bronson has honed this character to perfection. It's no accident that Winner was the director in the first three Death Wish films. Elements of this same plot are also to be found in a particular favorite Bronson film of mine, Mr. Majestyk.

      Chato's Land is a good western with an impeccable cast. I do so love that sudden death ending in this film.
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      Details

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      • Release date
        • June 1972 (United Kingdom)
      • Countries of origin
        • United Kingdom
        • Spain
        • United States
      • Official site
        • MGM
      • Languages
        • English
        • Spanish
      • Also known as
        • Catova zemlja
      • Filming locations
        • Tabernas, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
      • Production company
        • Scimitar Films
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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $421,031
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 40 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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