El Diablo
Synopsis
When mild-mannered teacher Billy Ray Smith vows to bring a student's kidnapper to justice, he needs a bit of help. Lacking any cowboy skills of his own, he signs on a speedy gunslinger and a no-nonsense cowboy to help. Now, Smith may just have a chance at capturing his man: the merciless bandit El Diablo.
Top Cast
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Anthony Edwards
Billy Ray Smith
Louis Gossett Jr.
Van Leek
John Glover
The Preacher
Joe Pantoliano
Kid Durango
Robert Beltran
El Diablo
M.C. Gainey
Bebe
Miguel Sandoval
Zamudio
Sarah Trigger
Nettie Tuleen
Branscombe Richmond
Dancing Bear
Jim Beaver
Spivey Irick
Geno Silva
Chak Mol
David Dunard
Pitchfork Napier
Don Collier
Jake
Nick Young
Deputy
Luis Contreras
Pestoso
Jesse Doran
El Triste
Kathleen Erickson
Mrs. Tuleen
Todd Fitzpatrick
Lon
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 12, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- John Carpenter, Tommy Lee Wallace, Bill Phillips
- Original Score
- William Olvis
- Original Title
- El Diablo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Markle
John Carpenter, Tommy Lee Wallace, Bill Phillips
William Olvis
Ronald Víctor García
Stephen E. Rivkin
Cynthia Fitzpatrick, Rick Nathanson, Joe Wizan
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Markle
Director
John Carpenter
Writer
Tommy Lee Wallace
Writer
Bill Phillips
Writer
Cynthia Fitzpatrick
Producer
Rick Nathanson
Producer
Joe Wizan
Producer
Ronald Víctor García
Director of Photography
Stephen E. Rivkin
Editor
Vincent M. Cresciman
Production Design
Bernadene Morgan
Costume Design
William Olvis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Diablo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Diablo about?
When mild-mannered teacher Billy Ray Smith vows to bring a student's kidnapper to justice, he needs a bit of help. Lacking any cowboy skills of his own, he signs on a speedy gunslinger and a no-nonsense cowboy to help. Now, Smith may just have a chance at capturing his man: the merciless bandit El Diablo.
Who directed El Diablo?
El Diablo was directed by Peter Markle.
Who stars in El Diablo?
The principal cast of El Diablo includes Anthony Edwards, Louis Gossett Jr., John Glover, Joe Pantoliano, Robert Beltran.
When was El Diablo released and how long is it?
El Diablo was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for El Diablo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Diablo was composed by William Olvis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for El Diablo?
El Diablo holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).