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The Deserter
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The Deserter

1970-12-04 · 104 min · ★ 6.5

Action · Western

A young cavalry officer finds his woman tortured by the Apaches and blames the Army for not properly protecting the outpost, so becomes a deserter and an avenger, stalking and killing Indians without warning.

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Directors
Burt Kennedy
Production companies
Jadran Film, Heritage Enterprises Inc., DDL Cinematografica
Countries
Italy, United States of America, Yugoslavia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bekim FehmiuBekim FehmiuCaptain Victor Kaleb
John HustonJohn HustonGeneral Miles
Richard CrennaRichard CrennaMajor Wade Brown
Chuck ConnorsChuck ConnorsReynolds
Ricardo MontalbanRicardo MontalbanNatachai
Ian BannenIan BannenCpt. Crawford
Brandon De WildeBrandon De WildeFerguson
Slim PickensSlim PickensSgt. Tattinger
Albert SalmiAlbert SalmiSchmidt
Woody StrodeWoody StrodeJackson
Patrick WaynePatrick WayneCpt. Bill Robinson
Fausto TozziFausto TozziOrozco
José TerrónJosé TerrónApache

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