The Desperados (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1969, The Desperados is a western film directed by Henry Levin, running about 85 minutes. “HANG ON TO YOUR MONEY, YOUR WOMEN and YOUR LIFE! Here come the DESPERADOS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Confederate and his sons become postwar marauders and face another son who left them, in Texas.
Who’s in it. The Desperados stars Vince Edwards as David Galt, Sylvia Syms as Laura, Benjamin Edney as Pauly and Jack Palance as Parson Josiah Galt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Desperados has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Desperados page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Desperados 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 The Desperados (1969)?
- In US, The Desperados is available to 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 The Desperados worth watching?
- The Desperados holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Desperados?
- The Desperados stars Vince Edwards, Sylvia Syms, Benjamin Edney, Jack Palance and Sheila Burrell.
- When was The Desperados released?
- The Desperados was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.