Vera Cruz (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1954, Vera Cruz is an action, romance and western film directed by Robert Aldrich, running about 94 minutes. “The Giants Battle In The Biggest Spectacle Of Them All!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the American Civil War, mercenaries travel to Mexico to fight in their revolution for money. The former soldier and gentleman Benjamin Trane meets the gunman and killer Joe Erin and his men, and together they are hired by the Emperor Maximillian and the Marquis Henri de Labordere to escort the Countess Marie Duvarre to the harbor of Vera Cruz.
Who’s in it. Vera Cruz stars Gary Cooper as Benjamin Trane, Burt Lancaster as Joe Erin, Denise Darcel as Countess Marie Duvarre and Cesar Romero as Marquis Henri de Labordere, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Vera Cruz has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vera Cruz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vera Cruz tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vera Cruz (1954)?
- In US, Vera Cruz is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vera Cruz worth watching?
- Vera Cruz holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vera Cruz?
- Vera Cruz stars Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, Denise Darcel, Cesar Romero and Sara Montiel.
- When was Vera Cruz released?
- Vera Cruz was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.