Challenge of McKenna (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1970, Challenge of McKenna is a western film directed by León Klimovsky, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A former priest becomes embroiled in the drama raging between a Mexican rancher, his unhappy daughter and psychotic son whilst dealing with his own issues of guilt and a loss of faith. A new relationship with the local brothel keeper seems to offer a fresh start but the rancher and his son are set on making him pay for his interference and his own inner demons are never far away.
Who’s in it. Challenge of McKenna stars John Ireland as Jones/Jonas MacKenna, Robert Woods as Chris, Annabella Incontrera as Maggie and Daniela Giordano as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Challenge of McKenna has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Challenge of McKenna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Challenge of McKenna 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 Challenge of McKenna (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Challenge of McKenna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Challenge of McKenna worth watching?
- Challenge of McKenna holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Challenge of McKenna?
- Challenge of McKenna stars John Ireland, Robert Woods, Annabella Incontrera, Daniela Giordano and Roberto Camardiel.
- When was Challenge of McKenna released?
- Challenge of McKenna was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.