Cannon for Cordoba
Cannon for Cordoba

Cannon for Cordoba

1970Movie97 minEnglish

In 1912, during the Mexican Revolution, the border between Texas and Mexico is on flames due to savage raids by Mexican bandits who call themselves freedom fighters, so the US government entrusts to General Pershing the capture of General Héctor Córdoba, the most notorious among them.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Paul WendkosGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In 1916, during the Mexican Revolution, a group of U.S. Army soldiers led by Captain Julian Cannon are sent on a dangerous mission. Their objective is to rescue a U.S. diplomat's daughter who has been kidnapped and is being held by Mexican rebels. The mission takes them deep into hostile territory, facing guerilla warfare and treacherous landscapes.

Critical Reception

Cannon for Cordoba is a mid-tier Western film that was generally met with lukewarm reviews. While appreciated for its action sequences and classic Western tropes, critics often pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences who enjoy straightforward Westerns found it to be an acceptable, albeit unremarkable, entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting action sequences and traditional Western elements.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that offers little originality.
  • Character development is often cited as superficial.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Spain, utilizing its landscapes to double for the Mexican setting, a common practice for Spaghetti Westerns and international productions seeking to reduce costs and leverage specific visual aesthetics.

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John Chard

John Chard

The trouble being a hero is the morning after. Cannon for Cordoba is directed by Paul Wendkos and written by Stephen Kandel. It stars George Peppard, Giovanna Ralli, Raf Vallone, Pete Duel, Don Gordon, Nico Minardos, John Larch, John Rus...