The Unhanged (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1971, The Unhanged is a comedy and western film directed by Vesa-Matti Loiri, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Two outlaws, The Lonely Rider and the Indian Tonto, have caught (at least they think they have) Speedy Gonzales, a ruthless gunfighter from the town of Njietponimaistadi. They start to travel to another town for the reward, through the desert without water and fighting against Indians. And just to find out that they have made a full circle back to origin.
Who’s in it. The Unhanged stars Vesa-Matti Loiri as Yksinäinen Ratsastaja, Simo Salminen as Tonto, Spede Pasanen as Speedy Gonzales and Pirjo Laitila as Margareta Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Unhanged has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unhanged page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unhanged tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unhanged (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unhanged change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unhanged worth watching?
- The Unhanged holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Unhanged?
- The Unhanged stars Vesa-Matti Loiri, Simo Salminen, Spede Pasanen, Pirjo Laitila and Evita Wager.
- When was The Unhanged released?
- The Unhanged was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.