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Pancho Villa (film)

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'Pancho Villa' is a 1972 American, British and Spanish spaghetti western film directed by Eugenio Martn. It takes as its starting point the life and legend of the Mexican bandit-revolutionary of that name, but has no other basis in historical fact. The film features Telly Savalas, Clint Walker, Chuck Connors and Anne Francis.. Shot in Spain, this "brawling spectacle" has an often-overlooked light-comedy satirical facet, which to this day often confuses viewers. The storyline was developed during the Vietnam War and reflected certain antiwar sentiments in an American society. The title song "We All End Up the Same", with music by John Cacavas and lyrics by Don Black, is sung by Telly Savalas.

Plot



After being double-crossed in an arms deal by a gun merchant McDermott (Luis Dvila) from Columbus, New Mexico, legendary Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa (Telly Savalas) and his American lieutenant Scotty (Clint Walker) decide to exact revenge by raiding a US Army weapons depot in Columbus and seizing McDermott. The detail-obsessed Colonel Wilcox (Chuck Conners) and his army is stationed on the American side of the border. Also on the scene is Flo (Anne Francis), Scottys wife, the two of them enjoy a bickering relationship.

Cast



* Telly Savalas as Pancho Villa

* Clint Walker as Scotty

* Chuck Connors as Col. Wilcox

* Anne Francis as Flo

* Jos Mara Prada as Luis

* ngel del Pozo as Lt. Eager

* Luis Dvila as McDermott

* Mnica Randall as Lupe

* Antonio Casas as General Goyo

* Alberto Dalbs as Captain Mendoza

* Walter Coy as General Pershing

Production



Producer Bernard Gordon wrote in his autobiography that Telly Savalas and Clint Walker did not get along during the shooting of the movie. Savalas made attempts to upstage Walker and even insisted on changing some two-shots into solo shots. Conversely, Clint Walker enjoyed Anne Francis's companionship, unlike his onscreen character. This was important to Walker, as not much time had passed since he had barely survived a skiing accident, which, as he told Gordon, completely changed his life. Gordon stated that the production was finished on time and on budget despite script problems.

See also



* List of American films of 1972

References




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