The Mercenary (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1968, The Mercenary is an action, comedy, war and western film directed by Sergio Corbucci, running about 101 minutes. “He sells death to the highest bidder! Buy or die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
Who’s in it. The Mercenary stars Franco Nero as Sergei Kowalski, The Polish, Jack Palance as Ricciolo ("Curly"), Tony Musante as Paco Roman and Giovanna Ralli as Columba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mercenary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mercenary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mercenary 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 Mercenary (1968)?
- In US, The Mercenary is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mercenary worth watching?
- The Mercenary holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mercenary?
- The Mercenary stars Franco Nero, Jack Palance, Tony Musante, Giovanna Ralli and Eduardo Fajardo.
- When was The Mercenary released?
- The Mercenary was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.