Guns for San Sebastian (1968): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1968, Guns for San Sebastian is an action and western film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 111 minutes. “The epic of a town that became an army” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When Father John is murdered, the villagers mistakenly think the outlaw is the priest. Alastray at first tells them he is not a priest, but they don't believe it, and an apparent miracle seems to prove they are correct. Eventually, he assists them in regaining their confidence and defending themselves.

Who’s in it. Guns for San Sebastian stars Anthony Quinn as Leon Alastray, Charles Bronson as Teclo, Jaime Fernández as Golden Lance and Leon Askin as Vicar General, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Guns for San Sebastian has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guns for San Sebastian page.

If you liked it. Fans of Guns for San Sebastian 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.