The Gaucho
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Synopsis
A girl is saved by a miracle after she falls from a cliff in the Argentine Andes, and is blessed with healing powers. A shrine is built on the site, and a whole city grows around it, rich with gold from the grateful worshipers. Ruiz, an evil and sadistic general, captures the city, confiscates the gold, and closes the shrine. But the Gaucho, the charismatic leader of a band of outlaws, comes to the rescue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. Richard Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Fairbanks
- Original Score
- Arthur Kay
- Original Title
- The Gaucho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Elton Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. Richard Jones
Douglas Fairbanks
Arthur Kay
Tony Gaudio
William Nolan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Burns
Costume Design
William Nolan
Editor
Richard Talmadge
Stunt Coordinator
F. Richard Jones
Director
Douglas Fairbanks
Writer
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Arthur Kay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gaucho
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What is The Gaucho about?
A girl is saved by a miracle after she falls from a cliff in the Argentine Andes, and is blessed with healing powers. A shrine is built on the site, and a whole city grows around it, rich with gold from the grateful worshipers. Ruiz, an evil and sadistic general, captures the city, confiscates the gold, and closes the shrine. But the Gaucho, the charismatic leader of a band of outlaws, comes to the rescue.
Who directed The Gaucho?
The Gaucho was directed by F. Richard Jones.
Who stars in The Gaucho?
The principal cast of The Gaucho includes Douglas Fairbanks, Lupe Vélez, Eve Southern, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Michael Vavitch.
When was The Gaucho released and how long is it?
The Gaucho was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gaucho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gaucho was composed by Arthur Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gaucho?
The Gaucho holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).