A Town Called Bastard
“Vengeance's fire is raging.”
Synopsis
A group of Mexican revolutionaries murders a town priest and a number of his christian followers. Ten years later, a widow arrives in town intent to take revenge from her husband's killers.
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A Town Called Hell (1971) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-28
Top Cast
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Robert Shaw
The Priest
Telly Savalas
Don Carlos
Martin Landau
The Colonel
Stella Stevens
Alvira
Fernando Rey
Old Blind Man
Michael Craig
Paco
Dudley Sutton
Spectre
Al Lettieri
La Bomba
Aldo Sambrell
Calebra
Maribel Hidalgo
La Perla
Cass Martin
Jose
Antonio Mayans
Manuel
Francisco Marsó
Julio
Tito García
Malhombre
Tony Cyrus
Sanchez
Sansona Siglo XX
Tortilla Woman
Tony Vogel
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Aubrey
- Original Score
- Waldo de los Ríos
- Original Title
- A Town Called Bastard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Zurbano Films, Benmar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Parrish
Richard Aubrey
Waldo de los Ríos
Manuel Berenguer
Benjamin Fisz
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Parrish
Director
Richard Aubrey
Screenplay
Benjamin Fisz
Producer
Waldo de los Ríos
Original Music Composer
Manuel Berenguer
Director of Photography
Ossie Clark
Costume Design
Alice Pollock
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Town Called Bastard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Town Called Bastard about?
A group of Mexican revolutionaries murders a town priest and a number of his christian followers. Ten years later, a widow arrives in town intent to take revenge from her husband's killers.
Who directed A Town Called Bastard?
A Town Called Bastard was directed by Robert Parrish.
Who stars in A Town Called Bastard?
The principal cast of A Town Called Bastard includes Robert Shaw, Telly Savalas, Martin Landau, Stella Stevens, Fernando Rey.
When was A Town Called Bastard released and how long is it?
A Town Called Bastard was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Town Called Bastard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Town Called Bastard was composed by Waldo de los Ríos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Town Called Bastard?
A Town Called Bastard holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).