Alvarez Kelly
“A herd of cattle against a herd of cannon!”
Synopsis
In 1864, during the American Civil War, Mexican cattleman Alvarez Kelly supplies the Union with cattle until unexpected circumstances force him to change his customers.
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Alvarez Kelly Official Trailer - Richard Widmark, William Holden Western Movie (1966) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-09
Top Cast
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William Holden
Alvarez Kelly
Richard Widmark
Col. Tom Rossiter
Janice Rule
Liz Pickering
Patrick O'Neal
Maj. Albert Stedman
Victoria Shaw
Charity Warwick
Roger C. Carmel
Capt. Angus Ferguson
Richard Rust
Sgt. Hatcher
Arthur Franz
Capt. Towers
Don 'Red' Barry
Lt. Farrow
Harry Carey Jr.
Cpl. Peterson
Duke Hobbie
John Beaurider
Howard Caine
McIntyre
Joyce Perry
Bordello Girl
Stephanie Hill
Mary Ann
Jacqueline Fontaine
Bordello Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklin Coen, Elliott Arnold, Daniel Taradash
- Original Score
- Johnny Green
- Original Title
- Alvarez Kelly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Sol C. Siegel Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Franklin Coen, Elliott Arnold, Daniel Taradash
Johnny Green
Joseph MacDonald
Harold F. Kress
Sol C. Siegel, Ray David
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Franklin Coen
Writer
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Ray David
Producer
Elliott Arnold
Writer
Daniel Taradash
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvarez Kelly
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What is Alvarez Kelly about?
In 1864, during the American Civil War, Mexican cattleman Alvarez Kelly supplies the Union with cattle until unexpected circumstances force him to change his customers.
Who directed Alvarez Kelly?
Alvarez Kelly was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Alvarez Kelly?
The principal cast of Alvarez Kelly includes William Holden, Richard Widmark, Janice Rule, Patrick O'Neal, Victoria Shaw.
When was Alvarez Kelly released and how long is it?
Alvarez Kelly was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Alvarez Kelly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alvarez Kelly was composed by Johnny Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alvarez Kelly?
Alvarez Kelly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).