La Bataille de San Sebastian (1968)

6.6G115 minDirector: Henri Verneuil

1968 film by Henri Verneuil

Guns for San Sebastian (French: La bataille de San Sebastian) is a 1968 French Western film based on the 1962 novel A Wall for San Sebastian, written by Rev. Fr. William Barnaby "Barby" Faherty, S.J. The film is directed by Frenchman Henri Verneuil, and stars Anthony Quinn, Anjanette Comer and Charles Bronson. The score is by Ennio Morricone, who would then use his work in this film as an inspiration for the main theme in The Mercenary. Filming took place in Sierra de Órganos National Park in the town of Sombrerete, Mexico It was made as a co-production between France, Italy, and Mexico. It is a rare instance of a French Western actually being shot in Mexico, instead of substituting Spain or some similar European location.

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What is La Bataille de San Sebastian about?
La Bataille de San Sebastian (1968) — Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When
Is La Bataille de San Sebastian based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is La Bataille de San Sebastian scary?
Content rating: G. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.