The Revengers (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1972, The Revengers is an action, crime and western film directed by Daniel Mann, running about 106 minutes. “He bought six men out of hell and they brought it with them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of peaceful rancher John Benedict is torn apart when his family is massacred by a gang of marauding outlaws and his farm is destroyed. He assembles a team of mean, lawless convicts to act as his posse as he pursues the gang responsible for the deaths of his loved ones.
Who’s in it. The Revengers stars William Holden as John Benedict, Ernest Borgnine as Hoop, Woody Strode as Job and Susan Hayward as Elizabeth Reilly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Revengers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Revengers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Revengers 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 Revengers (1972)?
- In US, The Revengers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Revengers worth watching?
- The Revengers holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Revengers?
- The Revengers stars William Holden, Ernest Borgnine, Woody Strode, Susan Hayward and Roger Hanin.
- When was The Revengers released?
- The Revengers was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.