The Singer Not the Song
Seen it?1961 | 132 min | Drama, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone who loves watching a plan come together and western fans. The fun is in the planning, the double-crosses and the moment it all goes sideways. Shelve it next to True Grit or Hud.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A Roman Catholic priest defies a Mexican bandit whose gang kills villagers in alphabetical order.
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
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker
- Dirk BogardeAnacleto Comachi
- John MillsFather Michael Keogh
- Mylène DemongeotLocha de Cortinez
- Laurence NaismithOld Uncle
- John BentleyPolice Captain
- Leslie FrenchFather Gomez
- Eric PohlmannPresidente
- Philip GilbertPhil Brown
- Roger DelgadoPedro de Cortinez
- Laurence PaynePablo