El Bandido Malpelo (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, El Bandido Malpelo is a western film directed by Giuseppe Maria Scotese, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young European, Diego Medina (Carvell), joins the Mexican revolution and becomes a courier for Pancho Villa. He is captured and tortured by the Federales but escapes to the desert where he meets and joins a bandit named Malpelo (Fajardo) and his gang.
Who’s in it. El Bandido Malpelo stars Eduardo Fajardo as Juan Cisneros, George Carvell as Diego Medina, Charo López as Lupe and José Nieto.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, El Bandido Malpelo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Bandido Malpelo page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Bandido Malpelo 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 El Bandido Malpelo (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Bandido Malpelo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Bandido Malpelo worth watching?
- El Bandido Malpelo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Bandido Malpelo?
- El Bandido Malpelo stars Eduardo Fajardo, George Carvell, Charo López and José Nieto.
- When was El Bandido Malpelo released?
- El Bandido Malpelo was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.