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Challenge of McKenna (1970)

Original title: La sfida dei MacKenna

1970-03-21 · 1h 36m · IT
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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.

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León KlimovskyDirector

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John IrelandJohn IrelandJones/Jonas MacKennaRobert WoodsRobert WoodsChrisAnnabella IncontreraAnnabella IncontreraMaggieDaniela GiordanoDaniela GiordanoBarbaraRoberto CamardielRoberto CamardielDon DiegoMariano Vidal MolinaMariano Vidal MolinaEd GrayGiovanni CianfrigliaGiovanni CianfrigliaAttilio DottesioAttilio DottesioSheriff BillSergio MendizábalSergio MendizábalDoctor

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Spaghetti westernDrifterFamily dispute

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Genre affinityWesternTheme affinitySpaghetti Western · Drifter · Family DisputeEmotional intensityFamily DisputeDirector preference355883Actor preference166860 · 306639 · 336298Country preferenceEs

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What is Challenge of McKenna 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.

How long is Challenge of McKenna?

Challenge of McKenna has a runtime of 96 minutes.