The Gay Amigo (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, The Gay Amigo is a western film directed by Wallace Fox, running about 60 minutes. “DANGER ON THE BORDER...as the West's fightingest hero and his faithful sidekick match brains and bullets with a bloodthirsty border gang!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Cisco Kid and Pancho are mistakenly identified as leaders of an outlaw band. While the cavalry runs them down, they must hunt down the real bad guys.
Who’s in it. The Gay Amigo stars Duncan Renaldo as The Cisco Kid, Leo Carrillo as Pancho, Armida as Rosita and Joe Sawyer as Sergeant McNulty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Gay Amigo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gay Amigo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gay Amigo 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 The Gay Amigo (1949)?
- In US, The Gay Amigo is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gay Amigo worth watching?
- The Gay Amigo holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gay Amigo?
- The Gay Amigo stars Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, Armida, Joe Sawyer and Walter Baldwin.
- When was The Gay Amigo released?
- The Gay Amigo was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.