Alvarez Kelly

Alvarez Kelly
6.2

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Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Overview

In 1864, during the American Civil War, Mexican cattleman Alvarez Kelly supplies the Union with cattle until unexpected circumstances force him to change his customers.

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  • John Chard (Rated: 5)

    In every war...in every age...the forgotten weapon is food....

    Alvarez Kelly is directed by Edward Dmytryk and stars William Holden & Richard Widmark. It's written by Elliott Arnold & Franklin Coen (Dan Taradash uncredited for tidying it up), the locations for the shoot are Baton Rouge & Clinton,...

  • Wuchak (Rated: 6)

    Confederate and Union troops fighting over a herd of cattle

    During the partial siege of Richmond–Petersburg in September 1864 a troop of Confederates mean to acquire 3000 cattle from Mexico meant for consumption by the Union Army. William Holden plays the livestock businessman while Richard...

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