The Deserter (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, The Deserter is an action and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 104 minutes. “A savage renegade and the chosen few... they followed him into Hell just for the chance to kill him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young cavalry officer finds his woman tortured by the Apaches and blames the Army for not properly protecting the outpost, so becomes a deserter and an avenger, stalking and killing Indians without warning.
Who’s in it. The Deserter stars Bekim Fehmiu as Captain Victor Kaleb, John Huston as General Miles, Richard Crenna as Major Wade Brown and Chuck Connors as Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Deserter 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 The Deserter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deserter 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 Deserter (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deserter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Deserter worth watching?
- The Deserter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deserter?
- The Deserter stars Bekim Fehmiu, John Huston, Richard Crenna, Chuck Connors and Ricardo Montalban.
- When was The Deserter released?
- The Deserter was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.