The Mercenary
Il mercenario
“He sells death to the highest bidder! Buy or die!”
Synopsis
While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
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The Mercenary ≣ 1968 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-18
Top Cast
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Franco Nero
Sergei Kowalski, The Polish
Tony Musante
Paco Roman
Jack Palance
Ricciolo ("Curly")
Giovanna Ralli
Columba
Franco Giacobini
Pepote
Eduardo Fajardo
Alfonso García
Franco Ressel
Studs
Álvaro de Luna
Ramon
Raf Baldassarre
Mateo
Joe Kamel
Sebastian
Lorenzo Robledo
Officer
Ugo Adinolfi
José María Aguinaco
Ramirez
Simón Arriaga
Simón
José Canalejas
Lerkin
Juan Cazalilla
Mayor
Remo De Angelis
Hudo
Alejandro de Enciso
Juan
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Corbucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Luciano Vincenzoni
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai
- Original Title
- Il mercenario
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Associate Delphos, Profilms 21, PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Corbucci
Luciano Vincenzoni, Franco Solinas, Giorgio Arlorio, Sergio Spina, Adriano Bolzoni, Sergio Corbucci
Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai
Alejandro Ulloa
Eugenio Alabiso
Alberto Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Corbucci
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Luciano Vincenzoni
Screenplay
Luis Vázquez
Production Design
Jürgen Henze
Costume Design
Bruno Nicolai
Original Music Composer
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Alejandro Ulloa
Director of Photography
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mercenary
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What is The Mercenary about?
While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
Who directed The Mercenary?
The Mercenary was directed by Sergio Corbucci.
Who stars in The Mercenary?
The principal cast of The Mercenary includes Franco Nero, Tony Musante, Jack Palance, Giovanna Ralli, Franco Giacobini.
When was The Mercenary released and how long is it?
The Mercenary was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mercenary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mercenary was composed by Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mercenary?
The Mercenary holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).