Vera Cruz
“The Giants Battle In The Biggest Spectacle Of Them All!”
Synopsis
After the American Civil War, mercenaries travel to Mexico to fight in their revolution for money. The former soldier and gentleman Benjamin Trane meets the gunman and killer Joe Erin and his men, and together they are hired by the Emperor Maximillian and the Marquis Henri de Labordere to escort the Countess Marie Duvarre to the harbor of Vera Cruz.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Vera Cruz (1954) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-27
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Benjamin Trane
Burt Lancaster
Joe Erin
Denise Darcel
Countess Marie Duvarre
Cesar Romero
Marquis Henri de Labordere
Sara Montiel
Nina
Ernest Borgnine
Donnegan
Charles Bronson
Pittsburgh
George Macready
Emperor Maximilian
Jack Elam
Tex
James McCallion
Little-Bit
Morris Ankrum
Gen. Ramírez
James Seay
Abilene
Henry Brandon
Capt. Danette
Archie Savage
Ballard
Charles Horvath
Reno
Jack Lambert
Charlie
Juan García
Pedro
Ketty Clavijo
Night Club Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 11, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- James R. Webb, Roland Kibbee
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Vera Cruz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
James R. Webb, Roland Kibbee, Borden Chase
Hugo Friedhofer
Ernest Laszlo
Alan Crosland, Jr.
James Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Aldrich
Director
James R. Webb
Screenplay
James Hill
Producer
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Alfred Ybarra
Production Design
Norma Koch
Costume Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vera Cruz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vera Cruz about?
After the American Civil War, mercenaries travel to Mexico to fight in their revolution for money. The former soldier and gentleman Benjamin Trane meets the gunman and killer Joe Erin and his men, and together they are hired by the Emperor Maximillian and the Marquis Henri de Labordere to escort the Countess Marie Duvarre to the harbor of Vera Cruz.
Who directed Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in Vera Cruz?
The principal cast of Vera Cruz includes Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, Denise Darcel, Cesar Romero, Sara Montiel.
When was Vera Cruz released and how long is it?
Vera Cruz was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Vera Cruz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vera Cruz was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).