Hot Spur (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1968, Hot Spur is a western film directed by Lee Frost, running about 91 minutes. “1859 - The west at its rawest... when the only thing faster than the guns or cheaper than lives were the women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deranged stablehand kidnaps the wife of a ranch owner to avenge the rape of his sister.
Who’s in it. Hot Spur stars James Arena as Jason O'Hara, Virginia Gordon as Susan O'Hara, Joseph Mascolo as Carlo and Wes Bishop as Wes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Hot Spur has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Spur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Spur 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 Hot Spur (1968)?
- In US, Hot Spur is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot Spur worth watching?
- Hot Spur holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Spur?
- Hot Spur stars James Arena, Virginia Gordon, Joseph Mascolo, Wes Bishop and John Alderman.
- When was Hot Spur released?
- Hot Spur was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.