The Deserter(1970)
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A savage renegade and the chosen few... they followed him into Hell just for the chance to kill him!
The Deserter Synopsis
A young cavalry officer finds his woman tortured by the Apaches and blames the Army for not properly protecting the outpost, so becomes a deserter and an avenger, stalking and killing Indians without warning.
The Deserter (1970) is a action and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, released on December 4, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Bekim Fehmiu, John Huston, Richard Crenna and Chuck Connors. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Burt Kennedy
- Writers:
- Clair Huffaker, Clair Huffaker, Stuart J. Byrne
- Producers:
- Norman Baer, Dino De Laurentiis, Ralph B. Serpe
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Jadran Film, Heritage Enterprises Inc., DDL Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Deserter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bekim Fehmiu
as Captain Victor Kaleb
John Huston
as General Miles
Richard Crenna
as Major Wade Brown
Chuck Connors
as Reynolds
Ricardo Montalban
as Natachai
Ian Bannen
as Cpt. Crawford
Brandon De Wilde
as Ferguson
Slim Pickens
as Sgt. Tattinger
Albert Salmi
as Schmidt
Woody Strode
as Jackson
Patrick Wayne
as Cpt. Bill Robinson
Fausto Tozzi
as Orozco
Key crew
Directed by Burt Kennedy, written by Clair Huffaker, Clair Huffaker and Stuart J. Byrne, produced by Norman Baer, Dino De Laurentiis and Ralph B. Serpe.
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The Deserter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Deserter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deserter online?
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Who stars in The Deserter?
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The main cast of The Deserter (1970) includes Bekim Fehmiu, John Huston, Richard Crenna, Chuck Connors and Ricardo Montalban. The film was directed by Burt Kennedy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deserter released?
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The Deserter was released on December 4, 1970 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Deserter worth watching?
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The Deserter (1970) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.