The Valdez Horses
"They took his land... his horses... his woman... but... they couldn't take Chino!"
Chino Valdez is a loner horse breeder living in the old west. Partly a loner by choice, and partly because, being a 'half-breed', he finds himself unwelcome almost everywhere he goes. One day, a young runaway named Jimmy shows up at his door looking for work and a roof over his head. Reluctantly, Chino agrees to take him in and teach him the art of raising, breaking and breeding horses, until the pair finally begin to accept each other.
Curator's Take
“Charles Bronson stars in this more thoughtful, character-driven story. It’s less about body count and more about relationships and racial tensions. A mature, quieter entry in the canon.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A moody, introspective character study. It represents the 'Revisionist' trend of the 70s, where the focus shifted from external action to the internal psychology of the lonely men who inhabit the West.
Production Details
The Valdez Horses is a 1973 western and action film directed by John Sturges. Originally released in Italy under the title "Valdez, il mezzosangue", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The soundtrack was composed by Guido De Angelis. Cinematography was handled by Armando Nannuzzi. The screenplay was written by Dino Maiuri. The film stars Charles Bronson as Chino Valdez, Jill Ireland as Catherine, and Vincent Van Patten as Jamie Wagner. Running 1 hour and 38 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
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John Sturges (director of 'The Magnificent Seven') directed the English version, while Duilio Coletti directed the Italian version. They are technically two different films shot simultaneously.
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