Duel at Diablo (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1966, Duel at Diablo is an action and western film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 104 minutes. “Yesterday they fought each other – today they fight together in a dead end canyon called Diablo!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While crossing the desert, a frontier scout, Jess Remsberg, rescues Ellen Grange from a pursuing band of Apaches, and returns her to her husband, Willard Grange. He is contracted to act as a scout for an Army cavalry unit. Willard, Ellen, and her infant son are along for the ride, as is horse trader Toller, a veteran of the 10th Cavalry. The party is trapped in a canyon by Chata, an Apache chief and grandfather of Ellen's baby. Willard is captured and tortured. Jess sneaks away and brings reinforcements just in time to save the day. Jess learns that the man he has been hunting is none other than Willard Grange.
Who’s in it. Duel at Diablo stars James Garner as Jess Remsberg, Sidney Poitier as Toller, Bibi Andersson as Ellen Grange and Dennis Weaver as Willard Grange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Duel at Diablo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duel at Diablo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Duel at Diablo 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 Duel at Diablo (1966)?
- In US, Duel at Diablo is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Duel at Diablo worth watching?
- Duel at Diablo holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Duel at Diablo?
- Duel at Diablo stars James Garner, Sidney Poitier, Bibi Andersson, Dennis Weaver and Bill Travers.
- When was Duel at Diablo released?
- Duel at Diablo was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.