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The Mercenary

Original title: Il mercenario
  • 1968
  • PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
7K
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The Mercenary (1968)
A greedy Polish mercenary aids a mine worker and peasant girl as they lead a revolution against the oppressive Mexican Government, and are pursued by an American rival.
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A greedy Polish mercenary helps a mine worker and a peasant girl lead a revolution against the Mexican Government, all while being pursued by an American rival.A greedy Polish mercenary helps a mine worker and a peasant girl lead a revolution against the Mexican Government, all while being pursued by an American rival.A greedy Polish mercenary helps a mine worker and a peasant girl lead a revolution against the Mexican Government, all while being pursued by an American rival.

  • Director
    • Sergio Corbucci
  • Writers
    • Franco Solinas
    • Giorgio Arlorio
    • Luciano Vincenzoni
  • Stars
    • Franco Nero
    • Tony Musante
    • Franco Giacobini
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sergio Corbucci
    • Writers
      • Franco Solinas
      • Giorgio Arlorio
      • Luciano Vincenzoni
    • Stars
      • Franco Nero
      • Tony Musante
      • Franco Giacobini
    • 47User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast35

    Franco Nero
    Franco Nero
    • Sergei 'Polack' Kowalski
    Tony Musante
    Tony Musante
    • Paco Roman
    Franco Giacobini
    • Pepote
    Eduardo Fajardo
    Eduardo Fajardo
    • Alfonso García
    Franco Ressel
    Franco Ressel
    • Studs
    Álvaro de Luna
    Álvaro de Luna
    • Ramón
    • (as Alvaro De Luna)
    Raf Baldassarre
    Raf Baldassarre
    • Mateo
    Joe Kamel
    • Sebastian
    Ugo Adinolfi
      Jack Palance
      Jack Palance
      • Ricciolo…
      Giovanna Ralli
      Giovanna Ralli
      • Columba
      José María Aguinaco
      • Ramirez
      • (uncredited)
      Ángel Álvarez
      Ángel Álvarez
      • Notary
      • (uncredited)
      Simón Arriaga
      • Simón
      • (uncredited)
      José Canalejas
      José Canalejas
      • Lerkin
      • (uncredited)
      Juan Cazalilla
      • Mayor
      • (uncredited)
      Remo De Angelis
      Remo De Angelis
      • Hudo
      • (uncredited)
      Alejandro de Enciso
      • Juan
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Sergio Corbucci
      • Writers
        • Franco Solinas
        • Giorgio Arlorio
        • Luciano Vincenzoni
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      Reviewers say 'The Mercenary' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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      Did you know

      • Trivia
        During filming, the crew caught sight of what appeared to be a UFO. They filmed it and sent photos to NASA, who were impressed with the findings, but nothing further came of the discovery.
      • Goofs
        Sergei Kowalski uses a Spanish Astra 400 pistol. The pistol was not introduced until 1921, after the Mexican Revolution.
      • Quotes
        • [last lines, after Kowalski has saved Paco from a surprise attack from Colonel Garcia]
        • Kowalski aka the Pole: Good luck, Paco! Keep dreaming... but with your eyes open!
      • Connections
        Featured in Denn sie kennen kein Erbarmen - Der Italowestern (2006)

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      Details

      • Release date
        • April 22, 1969 (West Germany)
      • Countries of origin
        • Italy
        • Spain
        • United States
      • Languages
        • English
        • Italian
        • Spanish
      • Also known as
        • A Professional Gun
      • Filming locations
        • Pechina, Almería, Andalucía, Spain
      • Production companies
        • Produzioni Europee Associate (PEA)
        • Produzioni Associate Delphos
        • Profilms 21
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      Box office

      • Gross US & Canada
        • $25,000
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 50m(110 min)
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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