El Condor (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1970, El Condor is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by John Guillermin, running about 102 minutes. “You can get killed trying to break through the walls of El Condor...but it's one helluva way to die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Luke, an escaped convict, and Jaroo, a loner gold prospector, team up with a band of Apache Indians in 19th century Mexico to capture a large, heavily armed fortress for the millions -- or billions -- of dollars in gold that are rumored to be stored within. Written by Brian C. Madsen
Who’s in it. El Condor stars Lee Van Cleef as Jaroo, Patrick O'Neal as Chavez, Marianna Hill as Claudine and Jim Brown as Luke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, El Condor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 El Condor page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Condor 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 El Condor (1970)?
- In US, El Condor is available to stream on 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 El Condor worth watching?
- El Condor holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Condor?
- El Condor stars Lee Van Cleef, Patrick O'Neal, Marianna Hill, Jim Brown and Elisha Cook Jr..
- When was El Condor released?
- El Condor was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.