Macho Callahan (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1970, Macho Callahan is a western film directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, running about 99 minutes. “A fugitive exploding from prison! Hunted by killers! Led by the woman who wanted him...beaten, broken, or dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man tricked into enlisting in the Confederate army is later thrown into a hellish stockade on desertion charges. He eventually breaks out of the prison camp, reunites with his old partner and sets out to kill the man who was responsible for his being in the camp in the first place. However, after accidentally killing a Confederate officer, he finds himself pursued by a gang of vicious bounty hunters intent on collecting the reward put up by the dead officer's widow.
Who’s in it. Macho Callahan stars David Janssen as Diego Callahan, Jean Seberg as Alexandra Mountford, Lee J. Cobb as Duffy and James Booth as Harry Wheeler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Macho Callahan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macho Callahan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macho Callahan 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 Macho Callahan (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Macho Callahan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Macho Callahan worth watching?
- Macho Callahan holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macho Callahan?
- Macho Callahan stars David Janssen, Jean Seberg, Lee J. Cobb, James Booth and Pedro Armendáriz Jr..
- When was Macho Callahan released?
- Macho Callahan was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.