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Alvarez Kelly (1966)

★ 6.3Approved105 minDirector: Edward Dmytryk

1966 film by Edward Dmytryk

Alvarez Kelly is a 1966 American Western film set in the American Civil War directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring William Holden and Richard Widmark. The picture was based on the historic Beefsteak Raid of September 1864 led by Confederate Major General Wade Hampton III.

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What is Alvarez Kelly about?
Alvarez Kelly (1966) — Suave former Texan cattleman Alvarez Kelly now living in Mexico has little interest in the Civil War except to make some money. But after a long drive to deliver cattle to the Union he finds himself kidnapped by Confederate Colonel Tom Rossiter. With the hungry troops and civilia
Is Alvarez Kelly based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Alvarez Kelly scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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