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Duck, You Sucker (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 7.7

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Released in 1971, Duck, You Sucker is a western film directed by Sergio Leone, running about 157 minutes. “Two daredevils battle for a fortune in gold, and it will take an army to stop them!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At the beginning of the 1913 Mexican Revolution, greedy bandit Juan Miranda and idealist John H. Mallory, an Irish Republican Army explosives expert on the lam from the British, fall in with a band of revolutionaries plotting to strike a national bank. When it turns out that the government has been using the bank as a hiding place for illegally detained political prisoners -- who are freed by the blast -- Miranda becomes a revolutionary hero against his will.

Who’s in it. Duck, You Sucker stars Rod Steiger as Juan Miranda, James Coburn as John H. Mallory, Romolo Valli as Dr. Villega and Maria Monti as Woman on Stagecoach, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Duck, You Sucker has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Duck, You Sucker page.

If you liked it. Fans of Duck, You Sucker 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 Duck, You Sucker (1971)?
In US, Duck, You Sucker is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Duck, You Sucker worth watching?
Duck, You Sucker holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Duck, You Sucker?
Duck, You Sucker stars Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti and Rik Battaglia.
When was Duck, You Sucker released?
Duck, You Sucker was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.