The Gay Desperado (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1936, The Gay Desperado is an action, comedy, music and western film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, running about 86 minutes. “THE GIANT MUSICAL HIT OF THE YEAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Opera singer Chivo is currently playing a singing cowboy, and Mexican bandito Braganza kidnaps him (along with Jane, an heiress) so he can learn to become more like the American movie gangsters he admires.
Who’s in it. The Gay Desperado stars Nino Martini as Chivo, Ida Lupino as Jane, Leo Carrillo as Pablo Braganza and Harold Huber as Juan Campo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, The Gay Desperado has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gay Desperado page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gay Desperado 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 Gay Desperado (1936)?
- In US, The Gay Desperado is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gay Desperado worth watching?
- The Gay Desperado holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gay Desperado?
- The Gay Desperado stars Nino Martini, Ida Lupino, Leo Carrillo, Harold Huber and James Blakeley.
- When was The Gay Desperado released?
- The Gay Desperado was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.