Pancho Villa
"The only man to invade the USA!"
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.
Curator's Take
“Telly Savalas plays the legendary revolutionary in a film that plays fast and loose with history. It’s an action-adventure spectacle that focuses more on explosions than historical accuracy.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Capitalizing on the name recognition of the famous revolutionary, this film blends history with B-movie action. It reflects the European fascination with the Mexican Revolution as a primal, mythical event of the 20th century.
Production Details
Pancho Villa is a 1972 western film directed by Eugenio Martín. Originally released in Italy under the title "El desafío de Pancho Villa", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Antón García Abril. Cinematography was handled by Alejandro Ulloa. The film stars Telly Savalas as Pancho Villa, Clint Walker as Scotty, and José María Prada as Luis. Running 1 hour and 32 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
Telly Savalas shaved his head for the role of Blofeld in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' right before this. He liked the look so much he kept it, making this one of his first bald iconic roles.
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