Pancho Villa (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1972, Pancho Villa is a western film directed by Eugenio Martín, running about 92 minutes. “The only man to invade the USA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1916, during the Mexican Revolution, General Pancho Villa manages to escape from the clutches of General Goyo, his greatest enemy, only to face an even greater problem when he meets McDermott, a mysterious adventurer who promises to get him weapons and ammunition for his troops.
Who’s in it. Pancho Villa stars Telly Savalas as Pancho Villa, Clint Walker as Scotty, José María Prada as Luis and Ángel del Pozo as Lieutenant Eager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Pancho Villa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pancho Villa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pancho Villa 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 Pancho Villa (1972)?
- In US, Pancho Villa is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pancho Villa worth watching?
- Pancho Villa holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pancho Villa?
- Pancho Villa stars Telly Savalas, Clint Walker, José María Prada, Ángel del Pozo and Anne Francis.
- When was Pancho Villa released?
- Pancho Villa was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.