Viva Max!
“Some heroes are born. Some are made. Some are mistakes.”
Synopsis
In order to prove his greatness to his unimpressed girlfriend, Mexican general Max takes a group of men across the border and recaptures the Alamo - international hijinks ensue!
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Viva Max! (1969) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-18
Top Cast
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Peter Ustinov
General Maximilian Rodrigues De Santos
Jonathan Winters
General Billy Joe Hallson
John Astin
Sergeant Valdez
Harry Morgan
Chief of Police Sylvester
Kenneth Mars
Dr. Sam Gillison
Pamela Tiffin
Paula Whitland
Keenan Wynn
General Lacomber
Alice Ghostley
Hattie
Ann Morgan Guilbert
Edna Miller
Bill McCutcheon
Desmond Miller
Gino Conforti
Contreras
Christopher Ross
Gomez
Larry Hankin
Romero
Paul Sand
Moreno
Don Diamond
Hernandez
Jack Colvin
Garcia
Jessica Myerson
Mrs. Dodd
Eldon Quick
Quincy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Paris
- Screenplay & Story
- Elliott Baker, Jim Lehrer
- Original Score
- Ralph Dino, Hugo Montenegro, John Sembello
- Original Title
- Viva Max!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Landau / Unger, Commonwealth United Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Paris
Elliott Baker, Jim Lehrer
Ralph Dino, Hugo Montenegro, John Sembello
Henri Persin
David Berlatsky, Bud Molin
Mark Carliner
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Paris
Director
Elliott Baker
Writer
Mark Carliner
Producer
Henri Persin
Director of Photography
David Berlatsky
Editor
Bud Molin
Editor
James Hulsey
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viva Max!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Viva Max! about?
In order to prove his greatness to his unimpressed girlfriend, Mexican general Max takes a group of men across the border and recaptures the Alamo - international hijinks ensue!
Who directed Viva Max!?
Viva Max! was directed by Jerry Paris.
Who stars in Viva Max!?
The principal cast of Viva Max! includes Peter Ustinov, Jonathan Winters, John Astin, Harry Morgan, Kenneth Mars.
When was Viva Max! released and how long is it?
Viva Max! was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Viva Max!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viva Max! was composed by Ralph Dino, Hugo Montenegro, John Sembello.
Is Viva Max! based on a book or true story?
Viva Max! is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jim Lehrer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Viva Max!?
Viva Max! holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).