Murieta (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1965, Murieta is a drama and western film directed by George Sherman, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. The fictionalized story of Joaquin Murrieta, a real life Mexican bandit who terrorized California with his gang of raiders and cutthroats during the first half of the 19th century. Some saw him as a murderous outlaw, others as the Mexican Robin Hood.
Who’s in it. Murieta stars Arthur Kennedy as Capt. Love, Sara Lezana as Rosita Murrieta, Roberto Camardiel as Jack Tres Dedos and Jeffrey Hunter as Joaquín Murrieta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Murieta has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murieta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murieta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murieta (1965)?
- In US, Murieta is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murieta worth watching?
- Murieta holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murieta?
- Murieta stars Arthur Kennedy, Sara Lezana, Roberto Camardiel, Jeffrey Hunter and Diana Lorys.
- When was Murieta released?
- Murieta was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.