Shalako (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, Shalako is a western film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 113 minutes. “Sean Connery is Shalako! Shalako means action! Action means Bardot!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sean Connery is Shalako, a guide in the old West who has to rescue an aristocratic British hunting party from Indians and bandits.
Who’s in it. Shalako stars Sean Connery as Moses Zebulon 'Shalako' Carlin, Brigitte Bardot as Countess Irina Lazaar, Jack Hawkins as Sir Charles Daggett and Stephen Boyd as Bosky Fulton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shalako has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shalako page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shalako tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shalako (1968)?
- In IN, Shalako is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shalako worth watching?
- Shalako holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shalako?
- Shalako stars Sean Connery, Brigitte Bardot, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd and Peter van Eyck.
- When was Shalako released?
- Shalako was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.