Alvarez Kelly
Seen it?1966 | 106 min | Western, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Glory, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
In 1864, during the American Civil War, Mexican cattleman Alvarez Kelly supplies the Union with cattle until unexpected circumstances force him to change his customers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward Dmytryk
- William HoldenAlvarez Kelly
- Richard WidmarkCol. Tom Rossiter
- Janice RuleLiz Pickering
- Patrick O'NealMaj. Albert Stedman
- Victoria ShawCharity Warwick
- Roger C. CarmelCapt. Angus Ferguson
- Richard RustSgt. Hatcher
- Arthur FranzCapt. Towers
- Don 'Red' BarryLt. Farrow
- Harry Carey Jr.Cpl. Peterson