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Challenge of the McKennas (1970)

Genre : Western

Runtime : 1H 36M

Director : León Klimovsky
Writer : Pedro Gil Paradela, León Klimovsky, Edoardo Mulargia

Synopsis

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.

Actors

John Ireland
John Ireland
Jones/Jonas MacKenna
Robert Woods
Robert Woods
Chris
Annabella Incontrera
Annabella Incontrera
Maggie
Daniela Giordano
Daniela Giordano
Barbara

Crews

León Klimovsky
León Klimovsky
Director
Francisco Sánchez
Francisco Sánchez
Cinematography
Francesco De Masi
Francesco De Masi
Music
Pedro Gil Paradela
Pedro Gil Paradela
Screenplay
León Klimovsky
León Klimovsky
Screenplay
Edoardo Mulargia
Edoardo Mulargia
Screenplay
Antonio Viader
Antonio Viader
Story
Pablo G. del Amo
Pablo G. del Amo
Editor
Juan Pisón
Juan Pisón
Editor
Emilio Zago
Emilio Zago
Art Direction
Emilio Zago
Emilio Zago
Set Decoration
José Frade
José Frade
Producer

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