The Desperate Mission
“They burned his house ... Raped his wife ... Ravaged his land ...”
Synopsis
A man who has lost everything joins others paid to convey a wealthy man's wife - and a mysterious treasure - to safety in San Francisco.
Top Cast
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Ricardo Montalban
Joaquin Murieta
Slim Pickens
Three-Finger Jack
Rosey Grier
Morgan
Jim McMullan
Arkansaw
Earl Holliman
Shad Clay
Ina Balin
Otilla Ruiz
Robert J. Wilke
Gant
Miriam Colon
Claudina
Anthony Caruso
Don Miguel Ruiz
Eddra Gale
Dolores the Bartender
Armando Silvestre
Diego Campos
José Chávez
First Monk
Ben Archibek
Frankie Gant
Pancho Córdova
Father Augustine
Charles Horvath
Yuma
Allen Pinson
Corncracker
Eldon Burke
Galvez
Barbara De Hubp
The Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Earl Bellamy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Guss
- Original Score
- Robert Drasnin
- Original Title
- The Desperate Mission
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television, Montalban Enterprises Production, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Earl Bellamy
Jack Guss
Robert Drasnin
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Russell F. Schoengarth
Aaron Rosenberg, David Silver
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Bellamy
Director
Jack Guss
Writer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Director of Photography
Robert Drasnin
Original Music Composer
David Silver
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Mission
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperate Mission about?
A man who has lost everything joins others paid to convey a wealthy man's wife - and a mysterious treasure - to safety in San Francisco.
Who directed The Desperate Mission?
The Desperate Mission was directed by Earl Bellamy.
Who stars in The Desperate Mission?
The principal cast of The Desperate Mission includes Ricardo Montalban, Slim Pickens, Rosey Grier, Jim McMullan, Earl Holliman.
When was The Desperate Mission released and how long is it?
The Desperate Mission was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desperate Mission?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperate Mission was composed by Robert Drasnin.