Thompson 1880 (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1966, Thompson 1880 is a western film directed by Guido Zurli, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Ray, young and destitute, reaches Desert Spring, carrying a case on top of his mule. A gang headed by Brady uses apparently legal means to prevent anyone from trading and exploits all the town's possibilities for itself. The only one who dares to protest is Sheila, the daughter of a tradesman who has been ruined by Brady. She therefore welcomes Ray, hoping to make him an ally. But the young man doesn't even known how to handle a gun. However, when Brady's men beat him up and humiliate him, Ray decides to stay.
Who’s in it. Thompson 1880 stars George Martin as Raymond 'Ray' Alec Thompson, Gia Sandri as Sheila O'Connor, Gordon Mitchell as Glenn Sheppard and Paul Müller as Jameson Brady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Thompson 1880 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thompson 1880 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thompson 1880 tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thompson 1880 (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thompson 1880 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thompson 1880 worth watching?
- Thompson 1880 holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thompson 1880?
- Thompson 1880 stars George Martin, Gia Sandri, Gordon Mitchell, Paul Müller and José Bódalo.
- When was Thompson 1880 released?
- Thompson 1880 was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.