Desperado
Synopsis
Cowboy Duell McCall wants to quickly deliver a herd of cattle to town, get paid and move on but romance with local girl Nora gets him involved in a feud between the town boss and Nora's dad.
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Top Cast
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Alex McArthur
Duell McCall
David Warner
Ballard, Company Police Chief
Yaphet Kotto
Bede
Donald Moffat
Malloy, Nora's Dad
Robert Vaughn
Sheriff John Whaley
Gladys Knight
Mona Lisa
Pernell Roberts
Marshal Dancey
Dirk Blocker
Grady, Livery Stable
Forrie J. Smith
Harley, Calvin's Sidekick
Sydney Walsh
Sally
Richard Marcus
Emmett, Deputy / Jailer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virgil W. Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Elmore Leonard
- Original Title
- Desperado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Charles E. Sellier Productions, Universal Television, The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virgil W. Vogel
Elmore Leonard
Dick Bush
Mark W. Rosenbaum
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Virgil W. Vogel
Director
Elmore Leonard
Writer
Mark W. Rosenbaum
Editor
Walter Mirisch
Producer
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Import
Desperado 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperado about?
Cowboy Duell McCall wants to quickly deliver a herd of cattle to town, get paid and move on but romance with local girl Nora gets him involved in a feud between the town boss and Nora's dad.
Who directed Desperado?
Desperado was directed by Virgil W. Vogel.
Who stars in Desperado?
The principal cast of Desperado includes Alex McArthur, David Warner, Yaphet Kotto, Donald Moffat, Robert Vaughn.
When was Desperado released and how long is it?
Desperado was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.