The Gaucho (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1927, The Gaucho is an action and adventure film directed by F. Richard Jones, running about 95 minutes. “INTENSELY DRAMATIC STUPENDOUS THRILLS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A girl is saved by a miracle after she falls from a cliff in the Argentine Andes, and is blessed with healing powers. A shrine is built on the site, and a whole city grows around it, rich with gold from the grateful worshipers. Ruiz, an evil and sadistic general, captures the city, confiscates the gold, and closes the shrine. But the Gaucho, the charismatic leader of a band of outlaws, comes to the rescue.
Who’s in it. The Gaucho stars Douglas Fairbanks as The Gaucho, Lupe Vélez as The Mountain Girl, Eve Southern as The Girl of the Shrine and Gustav von Seyffertitz as The Usurper Ruiz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Gaucho 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 The Gaucho page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gaucho 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 The Gaucho (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gaucho change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gaucho worth watching?
- The Gaucho holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gaucho?
- The Gaucho stars Douglas Fairbanks, Lupe Vélez, Eve Southern, Gustav von Seyffertitz and Michael Vavitch.
- When was The Gaucho released?
- The Gaucho was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.