Man of the East (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1972, Man of the East is an action, comedy and western film directed by Enzo Barboni, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. By his dying father's last wish Joe is sent to the Wild West to become a real guy. The dreamy young man despises guns and fights likes poems and prefers bicycles to horses. Now his three teachers footpads all of them shall teach him otherwise. This doesn't work until Joe has to defend himself against gunman Morton who's jealous of Joe's love to rancher Ohlsen's beautiful daughter.
Who’s in it. Man of the East stars Terence Hill as Sir Thomas Fitzpatrick Phillip Moore, Gregory Walcott as Bull Schmidt, Yanti Somer as Candida Olsen and Dominic Barto as Monkey Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Man of the East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of the East 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 Man of the East (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man of the East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man of the East worth watching?
- Man of the East holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of the East?
- Man of the East stars Terence Hill, Gregory Walcott, Yanti Somer, Dominic Barto and Harry Carey, Jr..
- When was Man of the East released?
- Man of the East was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.