Don't Turn the Other Cheek (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, Don't Turn the Other Cheek is a comedy and western film directed by Duccio Tessari, running about 98 minutes. “A redheaded Irish girl, A Russian prince, A Mexican bandit-They turned a fun filled fight for gold into a riotous revolution” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spaghetti western in which three adventurers team up during the Mexican Revolution. Mary O'Donnell, a radical Irish journalist, wants to foment a peasant revolt in Mexico. She enlists the help of a seedy bandit, Lozoya, by saving him from a death sentence in Utah. They meet a man calling himself Prince Dmitri Vassilovich Orlowsky, who claims to be a Russian prince, not to mention a man of the cloth. Wallach pretends to be a Mexican folk hero. The trio crosses the border, the two men seeking a cache of gold while O'Donnell pursues her revolution.
Who’s in it. Don't Turn the Other Cheek stars Franco Nero as Prince Dimitri Vassilovich Vladek Orlowsky, Eli Wallach as Maz Lozoya, Lynn Redgrave as Mary O'Donnell and Horst Janson as Yuma Sheriff Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Don't Turn the Other Cheek has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Turn the Other Cheek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Turn the Other Cheek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Turn the Other Cheek (1971)?
- In US, Don't Turn the Other Cheek is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Turn the Other Cheek worth watching?
- Don't Turn the Other Cheek holds an audience score of 5.6 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 Don't Turn the Other Cheek?
- Don't Turn the Other Cheek stars Franco Nero, Eli Wallach, Lynn Redgrave, Horst Janson and José Moreno.
- When was Don't Turn the Other Cheek released?
- Don't Turn the Other Cheek was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.