Pancho Villa
El desafío de Pancho Villa
“The only man to invade the USA!”
Synopsis
In 1916, during the Mexican Revolution, General Pancho Villa manages to escape from the clutches of General Goyo, his greatest enemy, only to face an even greater problem when he meets McDermott, a mysterious adventurer who promises to get him weapons and ammunition for his troops.
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Telly Savalas
Pancho Villa
Clint Walker
Scotty
José María Prada
Luis
Ángel del Pozo
Lieutenant Eager
Anne Francis
Flo
Luis Dávila
McDermott
Alberto Dalbés
Captain Mendoza
Antonio Casas
General Goyo
Mónica Randall
Lupe
Barta Barri
Alfonso
Chuck Connors
Colonel Wilcox
Eduardo Calvo
Banker
Adolfo Thous
Flores
Fernando Sánchez Polack
Manuel
Lola Gaos
Old Woman
Antonio Ross
Photographer
Goyo Lebrero
Barber
Luis Rivera
Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugenio Martín
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugenio Martín, Julian Zimet
- Original Score
- Antón García Abril
- Original Title
- El desafío de Pancho Villa
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Granada Films, Scotia International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugenio Martín
Eugenio Martín, Julian Zimet
Antón García Abril
Alejandro Ulloa
Antonio Ramírez de Loaysa, Leigh G. Tallas
Bernard Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Antón García Abril
Original Music Composer
Antonio Ramírez de Loaysa
Editor
Alejandro Ulloa
Director of Photography
Eugenio Martín
Director
Leigh G. Tallas
Editor
Julio Molina
Production Design
Eugenio Martín
Screenplay
Bernard Gordon
Producer
Julian Zimet
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pancho Villa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pancho Villa about?
In 1916, during the Mexican Revolution, General Pancho Villa manages to escape from the clutches of General Goyo, his greatest enemy, only to face an even greater problem when he meets McDermott, a mysterious adventurer who promises to get him weapons and ammunition for his troops.
Who directed Pancho Villa?
Pancho Villa was directed by Eugenio Martín.
Who stars in Pancho Villa?
The principal cast of Pancho Villa includes Telly Savalas, Clint Walker, José María Prada, Ángel del Pozo, Anne Francis.
When was Pancho Villa released and how long is it?
Pancho Villa was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Pancho Villa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pancho Villa was composed by Antón García Abril.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pancho Villa?
Pancho Villa holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).