100 Rifles
100 Rifles

100 Rifles

1969Movie110 minEnglish

When half-breed Indian Yaqui Joe robs an Arizona bank, he is pursued by dogged lawman Lyedecker. Fleeing to Mexico, Joe is imprisoned by General Verdugo, who is waging a war against the Yaqui Indians. When Lyedecker attempts to intervene, he is thrown into prison as well. Working together, the two escape and take refuge in the hills, where Lyedecker meets beautiful Yaqui freedom fighter Sarita and begins to question his allegiances.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users65%
Director: Tom GriesGenres: Western, Action, Adventure, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1912 Mexico, a lawman named Lyede Stevenston arrives in a small town searching for a bandit named Jess Rynerson. He discovers that Rynerson has stolen a shipment of 100 rifles and is now leading a rebellion against a corrupt governor. Stevenston finds himself caught between his duty and his growing sympathy for the rebels, especially when he falls for Sarita, a beautiful woman involved in the uprising.

Critical Reception

100 Rifles was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, though some found its plot somewhat formulaic for the Western genre. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's blend of action and romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting action and Burt Reynolds' charismatic performance.
  • Raquel Welch's presence and chemistry with Reynolds were often highlighted.
  • Some critics noted a predictable narrative despite the engaging elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's adventurous spirit and the star power of Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welch. Many found it to be an entertaining Western with good action, though some viewers pointed out that the story followed common genre tropes.

Fun Fact

The film was notable for being one of the first major Hollywood Westerns to feature an interracial kiss, between Burt Reynolds and Raquel Welch.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Burt Reynolds, Raquel Welch and Jim Brown in an American Western shot in Spain**_ An Arizona sheriff (Jim Brown) travels to Sonora in 1912 to apprehend a half-breed bank robber (Burt Reynolds) who used the money to purchase 100 rifles...
John Chard

John Chard

Rifles or Trifles? 100 Rifles is directed by Tom Gries and Gries adapts to screenplay with Clair Huffaker from Robert MacLeod's novel The Californio. It stars Burt Reynolds, Jim Brown, Raquel Welch, Fernando Lamas and Dan O'Herlihy. Musi...