Cannon for Cordoba (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1970, Cannon for Cordoba is an action, adventure and western film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 97 minutes. “They aimed him at Cordoba's fortress, and pulled the trigger!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1912, during the Mexican Revolution, the border between Texas and Mexico is on flames due to savage raids by Mexican bandits who call themselves freedom fighters, so the US government entrusts to General Pershing the capture of General Héctor Córdoba, the most notorious among them.

Who’s in it. Cannon for Cordoba stars George Peppard as Rod, Giovanna Ralli as Leonora, Raf Vallone as Córdoba and Pete Duel as Andy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Cannon for Cordoba 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 Cannon for Cordoba page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cannon for Cordoba 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 Cannon for Cordoba (1970)?
In US, Cannon for Cordoba 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 Cannon for Cordoba worth watching?
Cannon for Cordoba holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cannon for Cordoba?
Cannon for Cordoba stars George Peppard, Giovanna Ralli, Raf Vallone, Pete Duel and Don Gordon.
When was Cannon for Cordoba released?
Cannon for Cordoba was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.