The Gaucho

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Movie Info

The disreputable leader of a group of bandits, El Gaucho (Douglas Fairbanks), is thrust into the role of hero after an even more dastardly local strongman, Ruiz (Gustav von Seyffertitz), takes over the Andean village that El Gaucho and his men have used as their base. But after regaining the town for his own selfish uses, El Gaucho has a showdown with the Padre (Nigel De Brulier) and undergoes a spiritual transformation when confronted with the holy powers of a sacred shrine.

Genre:

adventure, western, romance
Director:

F. Richard Jones
Producer:

Douglas Fairbanks
Runtime:

1h 42m
Aspect Ratio:

Academy (1.33:1), 35mm

Cast & Crew

Douglas Fairbanks
The Gaucho

Lupe Velez
The Mountain Girl

Geraine Greear
The Girl of the Shrine (younger)

Eve Southern
The Girl of the Shrine

Gustave von Seyffertitz
Ruiz, The Usurper

Michael Vavitch
The Usurper's First Lieutenant

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Critic Reviews for The Gaucho

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (10)

Though the first 30 minutes or so seem a little slow, the picture then settles down. Looks as though better than $500,000 has been expended, and the picture shows it.

March 26, 2009 | Full Review…

Variety Staff
Variety
Mr. Fairbanks is no less agile than he has been in other productions; perhaps he has even more chances here to display his agility.

March 25, 2006 | Full Review…

Mordaunt Hall
New York Times
Lupe Velez, Doug's leading lady, actually overshadows him as far as their respective performances are concerned.

January 5, 2021 | Full Review…

Shadow Stage
Photoplay
Likewise the usual array of stunts, many of them impossible... but not one less bit entertaining because of it.

October 21, 2020 | Full Review…

Film Daily Staff
The Film Daily
The direction of F. Richard Jones is a desirable combination of art and box-office angles... If [Douglas Fairbanks] is a hundred per cent in "The Gaucho", this new kid find, Lupe Velez, is scarcely less. She seems to have not only "it," but everything.

October 21, 2020 | Full Review…

MPW Staff
Moving Picture World
The film's multiple values... among which is not the least, certainly, [is] the revelation of new Mexican star Lupe Velez. [Full review in Spanish]

July 20, 2020 | Full Review…

María Luz Morales (Felipe Centeno)
La Vanguardia (Spain)
It may get too bogged down with religious themes during the second half, but that doesn't keep it from being a likable, rousing adventure, featuring a fantastic performance from Fairbanks.

April 26, 2013 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Austin Kennedy
Film Geek Central
... one of the best, most mature and most interesting films in his career.

July 23, 2009 | Full Review…

Sean Axmaker
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September 14, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
What was new was a considerably darker tone than other swashbuckling adventures.

March 17, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

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Audience Reviews for The Gaucho

Dec 23, 2010

Loved it! A must see for silent movie fans. This movie has everything, action, excitement, suspense, romance, tragedy, comedy, spectacular effects and stunts, and a great ending. I highly recommend it.

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