Single Action (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 1998, Single Action is an action and western film directed by Carlos Gallardo, running about 90 minutes. “The truth is his weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The killing of a political leader shatters the peace of a small Mexican town. MANCO, the brother of the murdered presidential candidate knows the killer and sets out to exact his revenge. Arriving to investigate the assassination is special agent AMIGO from the Mexican Intelligence. Amigo quickly strikes up a friendship with a local hotel owner who fills him in on the town's seedy characters and gives Amigo a Single Action revolver. The stage is set for Amigo and Manco to join forces and take down the powerful and dangerous CAMARO family responsible for the murder and the corruption of the town. To gain the confidence of Camaro, Amigo breaks his top henchman out of jail. Amigo is welcomed into the Camaro gang. Camaro soon discovers Amigo's connection with Manco and plots to take him out. The situation reaches a boiling point on the US/Mexican border when Amigo, Manco, and Camaro meet for an old-fashioned Western shootout where truth and justice prevail in one single action.
Who’s in it. Single Action stars Carlos Gallardo as AMIGO.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Single Action has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Single Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of Single Action 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 Single Action (1998)?
- In US, Single Action is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Single Action worth watching?
- Single Action holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Single Action?
- Single Action stars Carlos Gallardo.
- When was Single Action released?
- Single Action was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
