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Mexican lawman Valdez is double-crossed and left for dead by a ruthless cattle baron, but returns to seek vengeance on his enemy. However, the rancher has the law on his side, so Valdez metes out his own form of justice by kidnapping his wife. Western adapted from an Elmore Leonard novel, starring Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Jon Cypher and Barton Heyman
1971
HD
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Movie/Drama
Western
Cast & Crew
Burt Lancaster
(Actor)
.. Bob Valdez
Susan Clark
(Actor)
.. Gay Erin
Jon Cypher
(Actor)
.. Frank Tanner
Barton Heyman
(Actor)
.. El Segundo
Frank Silvera
(Actor)
.. Diego
Richard Jordan
(Actor)
.. RL Davis
Hector Elizondo
(Actor)
.. Mexican Rider
Phil Brown
(Actor)
.. Malson
Edwin Sherin
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Burt Lancaster
(Actor)
.. Bob Valdez
Born:
November 02, 1913
in
New York
Best Known For:
Being one of the best actors of his generation.
Early-life:
Born Burton Stephen Lancaster in New York on November 2, 1913. He joined the circus as an acrobat until a hand injury forced him to quit. He was introduced to acting in the army during the Second World War when he performed with the United Service Organization (USO).
Career:
After appearing in a Broadway play, Lancaster attracted the attention of a Hollywood agent, which led to him making his film debut alongside Ava Gardner in The Killers (1946). Lancaster went on to win an Academy Award for Elmer Gantry (1960) and he was also nominated for From Here to Eternity (1953), Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) and Atlantic City (1980). He demonstrated his acrobatic ability in The Crimson Pirate (1952). Other film credits included Apache (1954), The Kentuckian (1955), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), and The Unforgiven (1960). In a glittering career, he worked alongside a number of Hollywood icons, including Kirk Douglas, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Paul Newman and Sophia Loren. He died on October 20, 1994, at the age of 80.
Quote:
'I woke up one day a star. It was terrifying. Then I worked hard toward becoming a good actor.'
Trivia:
Lancaster's first TV role was a guest spot on Sesame Street in 1969.
Susan Clark
(Actor)
.. Gay Erin
Jon Cypher
(Actor)
.. Frank Tanner
Barton Heyman
(Actor)
.. El Segundo
Frank Silvera
(Actor)
.. Diego
Richard Jordan
(Actor)
.. RL Davis
Hector Elizondo
(Actor)
.. Mexican Rider
Phil Brown
(Actor)
.. Malson
Edwin Sherin
(Director)
