A Talent for Loving (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1969, A Talent for Loving is a comedy and western film directed by Richard Quine, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. This Western spoof stars Richard Widmark as an American gambler who wins the deed to a Mexican ranch from a cunning outlaw. At the ranch, the gambler discovers that his new lands have entangled him in an ancient Aztec curse. The ranch's patriarch tries to persuade the newcomer to marry his daughter and explains that the family's women are doomed to be especially fierce and prolific in their romantic encounters.
Who’s in it. A Talent for Loving stars Richard Widmark as Major William Patten, Chaim Topol as Mexikanischer Bandit, Geneviève Page as Lady Butler and Cesar Romero as Landbesitzer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Talent for Loving has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Talent for Loving page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Talent for Loving tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Talent for Loving (1969)?
- In GB, A Talent for Loving is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Talent for Loving worth watching?
- A Talent for Loving holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Talent for Loving?
- A Talent for Loving stars Richard Widmark, Chaim Topol, Geneviève Page, Cesar Romero and Max Showalter.
- When was A Talent for Loving released?
- A Talent for Loving was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.