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The Valdez Horses

The Valdez Horses

They took his land... his horses... his woman... but... they couldn't take Chino!

19735.51h 38mPG

Overview

Chino Valdez is a loner horse breeder living in the old west. Partly a loner by choice, and partly because, being a 'half-breed', he finds himself unwelcome almost everywhere he goes. One day, a young runaway named Jimmy shows up at his door looking for work and a roof over his head. Reluctantly, Chino agrees to take him in and teach him the art of raising, breaking and breeding horses, until the pair finally begin to accept each other.

Directed by John Sturges
Written by Lee Hoffman, Clair Huffaker, Massimo De Rita
Produced by John Sturges, Duilio Coletti, Dino De Laurentiis
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Top Cast

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Chino Valdez

Jill Ireland

Jill Ireland

Catherine

Vincent Van Patten

Vincent Van Patten

Jamie Wagner

Fausto Tozzi

Fausto Tozzi

Cruz

Ettore Manni

Ettore Manni

Sheriff

Corrado Gaipa

Corrado Gaipa

Padre

Diana Lorys

Diana Lorys

Indian

Marcel Bozzuffi

Marcel Bozzuffi

Maral

José Nieto

José Nieto

Mexican

C

Conchita Muñoz

Mexican

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Themes & Keywords

canyonambushhorsebridefistfightshootoutlassohalf breedstreet fightmale in bathtub

About The Valdez Horses

The Valdez Horses is a western, action, adventure, drama film released in 1973 exploring themes of canyon, ambush, horse, bride, fistfight, shootout. Directed by John Sturges, it stars Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Vincent Van Patten. Chino Valdez is a loner horse breeder living in the old west. Partly a loner by choice, and partly because, being a 'half-breed', he finds himself unwelcome almost everywhere he goes. One day, a young runaway named Jimmy shows up at his door looking for work and a roof over his head. Reluctantly, Chino agrees to take him in and teach him the art of raising, breaking and breeding horses, until the pair finally begin to accept each other.

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