Chino (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1973, Chino is a western film directed by John Sturges, running about 98 minutes. “They took his land... his horses... his woman... but... they couldn't take Chino!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chino Valdez is a loner horse breeder living in the old west. Partly a loner by choice, and partly because, being a 'half-breed', he finds himself unwelcome almost everywhere he goes. One day, a young runaway named Jimmy shows up at his door looking for work and a roof over his head. Reluctantly, Chino agrees to take him in and teach him the art of raising, breaking and breeding horses, until the pair finally begin to accept each other.
Who’s in it. Chino stars Charles Bronson as Chino Valdez, Jill Ireland as Catherine, Vincent Van Patten as Jamie Wagner and Fausto Tozzi as Cruz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Chino has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chino 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 Chino (1973)?
- In US, Chino is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chino worth watching?
- Chino holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chino?
- Chino stars Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Vincent Van Patten, Fausto Tozzi and Ettore Manni.
- When was Chino released?
- Chino was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.