The Desperate Mission (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1969, The Desperate Mission is an action, drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by Earl Bellamy, running about 96 minutes. “They burned his house ... Raped his wife ... Ravaged his land ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who has lost everything joins others paid to convey a wealthy man's wife - and a mysterious treasure - to safety in San Francissco.
Who’s in it. The Desperate Mission stars Ricardo Montalban as Joaquin Murieta, Slim Pickens as Three-Finger Jack, Rosey Grier as Morgan and Jim McMullan as Arkansaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Desperate Mission has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Desperate Mission page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Desperate Mission 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 Desperate Mission (1969)?
- In US, The Desperate Mission is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Desperate Mission worth watching?
- The Desperate Mission holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Desperate Mission?
- The Desperate Mission stars Ricardo Montalban, Slim Pickens, Rosey Grier, Jim McMullan and Earl Holliman.
- When was The Desperate Mission released?
- The Desperate Mission was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.