Guns of Diablo (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1964, Guns of Diablo is a romance and western film directed by Boris Sagal, running about 91 minutes. “ACTION - PACKED ADVENTURE !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 14-year-old Kurt Russell plays Jamie, an orphaned boy heading westward with a wagon train. Charles Bronson is a wagon scout Linc Murdock, who runs into difficulties when he meets old flame Maria (Susan Oliver), who is now married to corrupt lawman Rance Macklin (Jan Merlin). The jealous Macklin has Murdock arrested, but Maria frees him, permitting Murdock and Jamie to embark on a new adventure involving a "lost" gold mine.

Who’s in it. Guns of Diablo stars Charles Bronson as Linc Murdock, Susan Oliver as Maria Macklin, Kurt Russell as Jamie McPheeters and Jan Merlin as Rance Macklin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Guns of Diablo has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guns of Diablo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Guns of Diablo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Guns of Diablo (1964)?
In US, Guns of Diablo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Guns of Diablo worth watching?
Guns of Diablo holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Guns of Diablo?
Guns of Diablo stars Charles Bronson, Susan Oliver, Kurt Russell, Jan Merlin and John Fiedler.
When was Guns of Diablo released?
Guns of Diablo was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.