The Mercenary
“He sells death to the highest bidder! Buy or die!”
While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | Joyn | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About The Mercenary
The Mercenary is a 1968 Italian-language western film directed by Sergio Corbucci. The cast is led by Franco Nero, Tony Musante, Jack Palance. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
The Mercenary was produced by Produzioni Associate Delphos, Profilms 21, and PEA and made in Italy and Spain. It was released on December 20, 1968.
- Director
- Sergio Corbucci
- Writers
- Luciano Vincenzoni, Giorgio Arlorio, Franco Solinas
- Release date
- December 20, 1968
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Production
- Produzioni Associate Delphos, Profilms 21, PEA
The Mercenary cast & crew
The Mercenary was directed by Sergio Corbucci and written by Luciano Vincenzoni, Giorgio Arlorio, and Franco Solinas.
The cast features Franco Nero as Sergei Kowalski, The Polish, Tony Musante as Paco Roman, Jack Palance as Ricciolo ("Curly"), Giovanna Ralli as Columba, Franco Giacobini as Pepote, and Eduardo Fajardo as Alfonso García.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Alejandro Ulloa, and it was produced by Alberto Grimaldi.
Is The Mercenary worth watching?
The Mercenary holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 162 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy western, The Mercenary is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mercenary
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Cast of The Mercenary
Franco Nero
Sergei Kowalski, The Polish
Tony Musante
Paco Roman
Jack Palance
Ricciolo ("Curly")
Giovanna Ralli
Columba
Franco Giacobini
Pepote
Eduardo Fajardo
Alfonso García
Franco Ressel
Studs
Álvaro de Luna
Ramon
Raf Baldassarre
Mateo
Joe Kamel
Sebastian
Lorenzo Robledo
Officer
Ugo Adinolfi
The Mercenary — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mercenary in United States?
The Mercenary is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Mercenary on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Mercenary is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Mercenary in?
The Mercenary is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mercenary?
The Mercenary runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Mercenary rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 162 ratings.
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