Two Mules for Sister Sara
“CLINT EASTWOOD...the deadliest man alive...takes on a whole army with two guns and a fistful of dynamite!”
Synopsis
When a wandering mercenary named Hogan rescues a nun called Sister Sara from the unwanted attentions of a band of rogues on the Mexican plains, he has no idea what he has let himself in for. Their chance encounter results in the blowing up of a train and a French garrison, as well as igniting a spark between them that survives a shocking discovery.
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Shirley MacLaine
Sara
Clint Eastwood
Hogan
Manolo Fábregas
Colonel Beltran
Alberto Morin
General LeClaire
Armando Silvestre
1st American
John Kelly
2nd American
Enrique Lucero
3rd American
David Povall
Juan
Ada Carrasco
Juan's Mother
Pancho Córdova
Juan's Father
José Chávez
Horacio
Pedro Galván
(as Pedro Galvan)
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'
(as Jose Angel Espinosa)
Aurora Muñoz
Sara's Friend
Xavier Marc
Yaqui Chief
Hortensia Santoveña
1st Woman in the Night (as Hortensia Santovena)
Rosa Furman
2nd Woman in the Night
José Torvay
Mexican Guerrilla (as Jose Torvay)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dallas, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 6, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.02x
+$2.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Maltz
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Two Mules for Sister Sara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Sanen Productions, Malpaso Productions, Universal Pictures, Martin Rackin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Albert Maltz, Budd Boetticher
Ennio Morricone
Gabriel Figueroa, Gabriel Torres
Robert F. Shugrue, Juan José Marino
Carroll Case, Martin Rackin
Department Leadership Roster
Don Siegel
Director
Albert Maltz
Screenplay
Carroll Case
Producer
Martin Rackin
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Buddy Van Horn
Stunt Coordinator
Helen Colvig
Costume Design
Carlos Chávez
Costume Design
Juan José Marino
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Mules for Sister Sara
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What is Two Mules for Sister Sara about?
When a wandering mercenary named Hogan rescues a nun called Sister Sara from the unwanted attentions of a band of rogues on the Mexican plains, he has no idea what he has let himself in for. Their chance encounter results in the blowing up of a train and a French garrison, as well as igniting a spark between them that survives a shocking discovery.
Who directed Two Mules for Sister Sara?
Two Mules for Sister Sara was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in Two Mules for Sister Sara?
The principal cast of Two Mules for Sister Sara includes Shirley MacLaine, Clint Eastwood, Manolo Fábregas, Alberto Morin, Armando Silvestre.
When was Two Mules for Sister Sara released and how long is it?
Two Mules for Sister Sara was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Two Mules for Sister Sara?
Two Mules for Sister Sara had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (2.02 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Two Mules for Sister Sara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Mules for Sister Sara was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Mules for Sister Sara?
Two Mules for Sister Sara holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).