Valdez Is Coming (1971)
Release Date: Apr 9, 1971 Limited
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Adapted from an Elmore Leonard novel, Valdez is Coming stars Burt Lancaster in the title role. A scrupulously honest Mexican-American marshal, Bob Valdez is double-crossed and humiliated by wealthy, unscrupulous rancher Jon Cypher. Since Cypher has the law on his side, Valdez is obliged to mete out his own justice. He kidnaps Cypher's mistress Susan Clark to force the rancher's hand. At first, Cypher is able to rally a group of tough hombres against Valdez, but one by one they side with the
Apr 9, 1971 Limited
Sep 4, 2001
MGM Home Entertainment
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Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Bob Valdez -
Susan Clark
Gay Erin -
Jon Cypher
Tanner -
Barton Heyman
El Segundo -
Richard Jordan
R.L. Davis -
Hector Elizondo
Rider -
Phil Brown
Malson -
Raúl Castro
Young Mexican -
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Tony Epper
Bodyguard -
Juan Fernández
Mexican Buyer -
Werner Hassleman
Sheriff -
Roberta Haynes
Polly -
Michael Hinn
Merchant -
Cándida Losada
Tracker -
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Lex Monson
Rincon -
Juanita Penaloza
Apache Woman -
Frank Silvera
Diego -
Concha Hombria
Inez -
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Per Barclay
Bartender -
Allen Russell
Rancher -
Ralph Brown
Beaudry -
José Garcia
Carlos
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All Critics (5) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0)
Exciting formulaic revenge Western.
Audience Reviews for Valdez Is Coming
Bob Valdez is a town sheriff that has been sent to the house of a man accused of murder. Shortly after arriving with a group of men to help him in his effort, the man is shot dead. Valdez quickly identifies the man as innocent and returns to the accuser's house to obtain money to help the widow of the wrongfully killed. The man refuses to help the widow. Valdez will stop at nothing to obtain the money the widow is rightfully owed.
"I hope he puts a round in you, you rotten son of a pig."
Edwin Sherin, director of My Old Man's Place, delivers Valdez is coming in his directorial debut. The storyline for this picture is fascinating and unique to the genre. The script is marvelous and the subplots are well delivered. The action scenes are just okay and the cinematography is mediocre. The cast delivers solid performances and includes Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Frank Silvera, and Jon Cypher.
"I didn't like you trying to hit me with that scatter gun."
Valdez is Coming is a movie I came across while flicking through the channels on Encore Western. The premise for this movie was very interesting. I loved the main character and his commitment to his mission. I wish the movie was delivered in a more consistent manner. Overall, this movie is definitely worth your time if you're a fan of westerns.
"You are a bitch."
Grade: C+
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- Bob Valdez: 100 dollars!
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