Guns for San Sebastian
La Bataille de San Sebastian
“The epic of a town that became an army”
Synopsis
Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When Father John is murdered, the villagers mistakenly think the outlaw is the priest. Alastray at first tells them he is not a priest, but they don't believe it, and an apparent miracle seems to prove they are correct. Eventually, he assists them in regaining their confidence and defending themselves.
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When He Stops Breathing, You Will TooOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2025-07-21
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Anthony Quinn
Leon Alastray
Charles Bronson
Teclo
Jaime Fernández
Golden Lance
Leon Askin
Vicar General
Anjanette Comer
Kinita
Sam Jaffe
Père Joseph
Silvia Pinal
Félicia
Jorge Martínez de Hoyos
Felipe Cayetano
Rosa Furman
Agueda
José Chávez
Antonito
Ivan Desny
Col. Calleja
Fernand Gravey
Governor
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Father Lucas
Jorge Russek
Pedro
Aurora Clavel
Magdalena
Julio Aldama
Diego
Pancho Córdova
Kino
Enrique Lucero
Renaldo
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henri Verneuil
- Screenplay & Story
- Serge Gance, James R. Webb
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La Bataille de San Sebastian
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Filmes Cinematografica, Compagnie Internationale de Productions Cinématographiques (CIPRA), Producciones Enríquez S.A., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henri Verneuil
Serge Gance, James R. Webb, William Barby Faherty, Miguel Morayta, Ennio De Concini
Ennio Morricone
Armand Thirard
Françoise Bonnot
Jacques Bar
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Verneuil
Director
Serge Gance
Screenplay
Miguel Morayta
Writer
Ennio De Concini
Writer
James R. Webb
Screenplay
Jacques Bar
Producer
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Armand Thirard
Director of Photography
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guns for San Sebastian
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What is Guns for San Sebastian about?
Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When Father John is murdered, the villagers mistakenly think the outlaw is the priest. Alastray at first tells them he is not a priest, but they don't believe it, and an apparent miracle seems to prove they are correct. Eventually, he assists them in regaining their confidence and defending themselves.
Who directed Guns for San Sebastian?
Guns for San Sebastian was directed by Henri Verneuil.
Who stars in Guns for San Sebastian?
The principal cast of Guns for San Sebastian includes Anthony Quinn, Charles Bronson, Jaime Fernández, Leon Askin, Anjanette Comer.
When was Guns for San Sebastian released and how long is it?
Guns for San Sebastian was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Guns for San Sebastian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guns for San Sebastian was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Guns for San Sebastian based on a book or true story?
Guns for San Sebastian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Barby Faherty".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guns for San Sebastian?
Guns for San Sebastian holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).