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Theatrical movie
released in 1970. Released on commercial video. Also known
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Cannon for Cordoba
Mirisch Production Company
Theatrical Release: September 1970
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Written by: Stephen Kandel
Produced by: Vincent M. Fennelly
Music by: Elmer Bernstein
Cast:
George Peppard - Captain Rod Douglas
Giovanna Ralli - Leonora
Raf Vallone - Cordoba
Pete Duel - Andy Rice
Don Gordon - Jackson Harkness
Nico Minardos - Peter
Gabriele Tinti - Antonio
John Larch - Warner
Francine York - Sophia
John Russell - John J. Pershing
Lionel Murton - Colonel Hammond
Hans Meyer - Svedborg
Richard Pendrey - Adam
Takis Emmanuel - Campo
Janis Hansen - Girl
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The Story
The Mexican revolution provides the colourful
and dramatic background to this stirring tale of heroism. George
Peppard stars as Rod Douglas, a US Army Captain who is assigned the
"suicidal" mission of subduing the vicious bandit
Cordoba. Cordoba, whose most recent raid has resulted in the
capture of General Peshing's artillery and Pershing wants them
back. With a ramshackle task force consisting of guardhouse
riff-raff and army misfits, Captain Douglas crosses the border to face a
fierce and bloody battle for the sake of a cannon.  
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Dramatic Scenes
Nothing of the sort we've seen in some of Pete's
other appearances.  
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Other Notable Scenes/Things
to Watch For
I really don't think it's supposed to be, but
the sight of Andy Rice riding into battle and even firing his rifle with
a guitar strapped to his back is extremely funny. There is also a
scene where Andy Rice dives headfirst out of a window mid conversation -
to catch a prowler I think!  
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Difficult Scenes to Watch
There is one short scene which some fans find
very upsetting where Pete is seen holding a gun to his head.
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Video Clips
The following clips are in
Windows Media Player format and you will need Windows
Media Player to play them.
To download a clip to your hard
drive, right click on the link and choose Save Target As or Save File
As.
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Vid Caps
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Full
Set of Vid Caps
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Is it worth getting?
(my opinion only!)
Well ..... he does look very good - his hair is
very long but, unfortunately so are the sideburns! He doesn't have
that much screen-time though and personally, the story doesn't interest
me at all. But on the other hand, it completes the collection and
though it's not the best, it's not the worst either!  
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Availability of Tape
This movie was released commercially on video in
both the USA and UK but has now been deleted. However, original
copies of the video are often available on Ebay.
The film is also available for trade - see the Video
Tape page.
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Links to Other Pages
Internet
Movie Database entry
George
Peppard Dedication Site
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