Villa Rides
“Villa rages! Villa lusts! Villa kills! VILLA RIDES!”
Synopsis
Pulled into the Mexican Revolution by his own greed, Texas gunrunner and pilot Lee Arnold joins bandit-turned-patriot Pancho Villa and his band of dedicated men in a march across Mexico battling the Colorados and stealing women's hearts as they go. But each has a nemesis among his friends: Arnold is tormented by Fierro, Villa's right-hand-man; and Villa must face possible betrayal by his own president's naiveté
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Villa Rides ≣ 1968 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-05
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Yul Brynner
Pancho Villa
Robert Mitchum
Lee Arnold
Maria Grazia Buccella
Fina
Charles Bronson
Rodolfo Fierro
Herbert Lom
General Huerta
Robert Viharo
Urbina
Frank Wolff
Ramirez
Alexander Knox
President Madero
Robert Carricart
Don Luis
Andrés Monreal
Captain Herrera
Fernando Rey
Fuentes
Julio Peña
General
José María Prada
Major
Regina de Julián
Lupita
Antoñito Ruiz
Juan
Jill Ireland
Girl in Restaurant
Diana Lorys
Emilita
John Ireland
Client in Barber Shop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 12, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Towne, Sam Peckinpah
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Villa Rides
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
Robert Towne, Sam Peckinpah, William Douglas Lansford
Maurice Jarre
John Cabrera, Jack Hildyard
David Bretherton
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Seelig
Costume Design
David Bretherton
Editor
Robert Towne
Screenplay
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Ted Richmond
Producer
Buzz Kulik
Director
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Sam Peckinpah
Screenplay
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Villa Rides
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What is Villa Rides about?
Pulled into the Mexican Revolution by his own greed, Texas gunrunner and pilot Lee Arnold joins bandit-turned-patriot Pancho Villa and his band of dedicated men in a march across Mexico battling the Colorados and stealing women's hearts as they go. But each has a nemesis among his friends: Arnold is tormented by Fierro, Villa's right-hand-man; and Villa must face possible betrayal by his own president's naiveté
Who directed Villa Rides?
Villa Rides was directed by Buzz Kulik.
Who stars in Villa Rides?
The principal cast of Villa Rides includes Yul Brynner, Robert Mitchum, Maria Grazia Buccella, Charles Bronson, Herbert Lom.
When was Villa Rides released and how long is it?
Villa Rides was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Villa Rides?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Villa Rides was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Villa Rides based on a book or true story?
Villa Rides is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Douglas Lansford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Villa Rides?
Villa Rides holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).