Death in the Saddle (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1959, Death in the Saddle is a drama, crime, adventure and western film directed by Jindřich Polák.
What it’s about. On the state stud-farm, Tomás (Rudolf Jelínek) is preparing to become a jockey together with other boys. He loves to read cowboy stories and Western pulp magazines and his passion makes him...
Who’s in it. Death in the Saddle stars Rudolf Jelínek as Tomáš, Eduard Dubský as Kosina, Radovan Lukavský as Křepelka and Jiří Sovák as Mikota, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Death in the Saddle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death in the Saddle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death in the Saddle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death in the Saddle (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death in the Saddle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death in the Saddle worth watching?
- Death in the Saddle holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death in the Saddle?
- Death in the Saddle stars Rudolf Jelínek, Eduard Dubský, Radovan Lukavský, Jiří Sovák and Jana Kasanová.
- When was Death in the Saddle released?
- Death in the Saddle was released in 1959.