Desperado (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1987, Desperado is a tv movie and western film directed by Virgil W. Vogel, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Duell McCall finds himself in the middle of a deadly feud in a small mining town. Framed for the murder of Sheriff John Whaley, McCall is forced to wander the wild frontier in search of the one man who can clear him.
Who’s in it. Desperado stars Alex McArthur as Duell McCall, David Warner as Ballard, Company Police Chief, Yaphet Kotto as Bede and Donald Moffat as Malloy, Nora's Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Desperado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperado page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperado tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperado (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desperado change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desperado worth watching?
- Desperado holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperado?
- Desperado stars Alex McArthur, David Warner, Yaphet Kotto, Donald Moffat and Robert Vaughn.
- When was Desperado released?
- Desperado was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.