Valdez Is Coming
“Honor is always worth fighting for”
Synopsis
Old Mexican-American sheriff Bob Valdez has always been a haven of sanity in a land of madmen when it came to defending law and order. But the weapon smuggler Frank Tanner is greedy and impulsive. When Tanner provokes a shooting that causes the death of an innocent man and Valdez asks him to financially compensate the widow, Tanner refuses to do so and severely humiliates Valdez, who will do justice and avenge his honor, no matter what it takes.
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Valdez Is Coming (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-26
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Valdez
Susan Clark
Gay Erin
Frank Silvera
Diego
Jon Cypher
Frank Tanner
Richard Jordan
R. L. Davis
Barton Heyman
El Segundo
Héctor Elizondo
Mexican Rider
Phil Brown
Malson
Ralph Brown
Beaudry
Werner Hasselmann
Sheriff
Lex Monson
Rincon
Sylvia Poggioli
Segundo's Girl
José García García
Carlos
María Montez
Anita
Juanita Penaloza
Indian Woman
Marta Tuch
Rosa
Juan Fernández
Mexican Buyer
Rudy Ugland
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 17, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Sherin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rayfiel, Roland Kibbee
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Valdez Is Coming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Norlan Productions, Ira Steiner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Sherin
David Rayfiel, Roland Kibbee, Elmore Leonard
Charles Gross
Gábor Pogány
James T. Heckert, George R. Rohrs
Ira Steiner, Burt Lancaster, Roland Kibbee
Department Leadership Roster
David Rayfiel
Screenplay
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
Edwin Sherin
Director
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
Ira Steiner
Producer
James T. Heckert
Editor
George R. Rohrs
Editor
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Al Wyatt Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valdez Is Coming
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What is Valdez Is Coming about?
Old Mexican-American sheriff Bob Valdez has always been a haven of sanity in a land of madmen when it came to defending law and order. But the weapon smuggler Frank Tanner is greedy and impulsive. When Tanner provokes a shooting that causes the death of an innocent man and Valdez asks him to financially compensate the widow, Tanner refuses to do so and severely humiliates Valdez, who will do justice and avenge his honor, no matter what it takes.
Who directed Valdez Is Coming?
Valdez Is Coming was directed by Edwin Sherin.
Who stars in Valdez Is Coming?
The principal cast of Valdez Is Coming includes Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Frank Silvera, Jon Cypher, Richard Jordan.
When was Valdez Is Coming released and how long is it?
Valdez Is Coming was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Valdez Is Coming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Valdez Is Coming was composed by Charles Gross.
Is Valdez Is Coming based on a book or true story?
Valdez Is Coming is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elmore Leonard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Valdez Is Coming?
Valdez Is Coming holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).