Burn!(1969)
Queimada
The man who sells war.
Burn! Synopsis
The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.
Burn! (1969) is a history, drama and war film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, released on December 21, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori and Dana Ghia. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 137 ratings.
- Director:
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Writers:
- Franco Solinas, Franco Solinas, Giorgio Arlorio
- Producers:
- Alberto Grimaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Marcello Gatti
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- PEA
- Status:
- Released
Burn! (1969) Trailer
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Burn! Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Burn!.
Burn! Official Trailer #1 - Marlon Brando Movie (1969) HD
Trailer
Larry Karaszewski on Burn
Featurette
Burn! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marlon Brando
as Sir William Walker
Evaristo Márquez
as José Dolores
Renato Salvatori
as Teddy Sanchez
Dana Ghia
as Francesca
- Valeria Ferran Wanani
Valeria Ferran Wanani
as Guarina
Giampiero Albertini
as Henry Thompson
- Norman Hill
Norman Hill
as Shelton
- Thomas Lyons
Thomas Lyons
as Gen. Alonso Prada
Carlo Palmucci
as Jack
Enrico Cesaretti
- Joseph Patrick Persaud
Joseph Patrick Persaud
- Álvaro Medrano
Álvaro Medrano
as Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, written by Franco Solinas, Franco Solinas and Giorgio Arlorio, produced by Alberto Grimaldi.
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Burn! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 137 ratings.
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Burn! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burn! online?
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Burn! (1969) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Burn!?
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The main cast of Burn! (1969) includes Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia and Valeria Ferran Wanani. The film was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burn! released?
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Burn! was released on December 21, 1969 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Burn! worth watching?
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Burn! (1969) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 137 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Burn!?
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Yes. The official Burn! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.