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Behold a Pale Horse
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Behold a Pale Horse

1964-08-14 · 118 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · War

Manuel Artiguez, a famous bandit during the Spanish civil war, has lived in French exile for 20 years. When his mother is dying he considers visiting her secretly in his Spanish home town. But his biggest enemy, the Spanish police officer Vinolas, prepared a trap at the hospital as a chance to finally catch Artiguez.

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Directors
Fred Zinnemann
Production companies
Highwood-Brentwood Production, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gregory PeckGregory PeckManuel Artiguez
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnViñolas
Omar SharifOmar SharifFrancisco
Raymond PellegrinRaymond PellegrinCarlos
Paolo StoppaPaolo StoppaPedro
Mildred DunnockMildred DunnockPilar
Daniela RoccaDaniela RoccaRosana, Mistress of Viñolas
Christian MarquandChristian MarquandZaganar
Marietto AngelettiMarietto AngelettiPaco Dages
Perrette PradierPerrette PradierMaria, Hussy
Zia MohyeddinZia MohyeddinLuis, Guide of Paco
Rosalie CrutchleyRosalie CrutchleyTeresa, Wife of Viñolas
Molly UrquhartHospital Nurse
Jean-Paul MoulinotJean-Paul MoulinotFather Esteban
Laurence BadieLaurence BadieCelestina
Martin BensonMartin BensonPriest
Alain SauryAlain SauryLt. Sanchez
José Luis de VilallongaJosé Luis de VilallongaHorse Dealer
Elisabeth WienerElisabeth WienerCafe Girl
Michael LonsdaleMichael LonsdaleReporter

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