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Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

"Why is his head worth one million dollars and the lives of 21 people?"

1974-08-01 Action 1hr 53m

An American bartender and his prostitute girlfriend go on a road trip through the Mexican underworld to collect a $1 million bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.

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An American bartender and his prostitute girlfriend go on a road trip through the Mexican underworld to collect a $1 million bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.

  • Released
    1974-08-01
  • Revenue
    $700,000
  • Budget
    $1,500,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 53m
  • Genre
    Action, Crime, Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Latin, Español
  • imdb-logo
    7.4
  • Production
    Optimus Films, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, United Artists

Crew

Sam Peckinpah
Director
Gordon T. Dawson
Screenplay
Martin Baum
Producer
Keywords:
prostitute bounty hunter mexico bartender revenge murder gunfight brutality death suitcase full of money

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Cast

Warren Oates

Warren Oates
Bennie
Isela Vega

Isela Vega
Elita
Robert Webber

Robert Webber
Sappensly
Gig Young

Gig Young
Quill
Helmut Dantine

Helmut Dantine
Max
Emilio Fernández

Emilio Fernández
El Jefe
Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson
Biker
Chano Urueta

Chano Urueta
Manchot
Donnie Fritts

Donnie Fritts
John
Jorge Russek

Jorge Russek
Cueto
Chalo González

Chalo González
Chalo
Don Levy

Don Levy
Frank
Enrique Lucero

Enrique Lucero
Esteban
Janine Maldonado

Janine Maldonado
Theresa
Tamara Garina

Tamara Garina
Grandmother Moreno
Farnesio de Bernal

Farnesio de Bernal
Bernardo
Ahui Camacho

Ahui Camacho
El Chavito
Mónica Miguel

Mónica Miguel
Dolores de Escomiglia
Paco Pharrez

Paco Pharrez
El Carpintero
Juan Manuel Díaz

Juan Manuel Díaz
Paulo
René Dupeyrón

René Dupeyrón
Angel
Yolanda Ponce

Yolanda Ponce
Yolo
Juan Jose Palacios

Juan Jose Palacios
Juan
Manolo

Manolo
Tourist Guide
Nery Ruiz

Nery Ruiz
Maria
Roberto Dumont

Roberto Dumont
Chavo
Armando Acosta

Armando Acosta
Waiter (uncredited)
Richard Bright

Richard Bright
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Queta Carrasco

Queta Carrasco
Market Vendor (uncredited)
Conrad Hool

Conrad Hool
El Jefe's Guard (uncredited)
Whitey Hughes

Whitey Hughes
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Cecilia Leger

Cecilia Leger
Party Guest (uncredited)
Antonio Leo

Antonio Leo
El Jefe's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Velia Lupercio

Velia Lupercio
Old Woman (uncredited)
Rubén Márquez

Rubén Márquez
Guest at Baptism (uncredited)
Sharon Peckinpah

Sharon Peckinpah
Nun (uncredited)
Garner Simmons

Garner Simmons
Hacienda Guard (uncredited)

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A Review by John Chard 9

Written by John Chard on 2014-06-28

One man and his quest for meaning turns into a Peckinpah classic. El Jefe is outraged to find that his daughter has fallen pregnant to a ... read more

One man and his quest for meaning turns into a Peckinpah classic. El Jefe is outraged to find that his daughter has fallen pregnant to a man who has upped and gone, after learning the identity of the rascal (Alfredo Garcia), he offers one million dollars to anyone who can bring him the head of the Lothario running man. On the trail are hit men Quill & Sappensly, Bennie & his prostitute girlfriend Elita, and some other Mexican bandit types, all of them are on a collision course that will bring far more than they all bargained for. This was the one film where director Sam Peckinpah felt he had the most control, the one where we apparently get his own cut and not some chopped up piece of work from interfering executives. Viewing it now some 34 years after its release, it stands up well as a testament to the work of a great director. On the surface it looks trashy, we have homosexual hit men, grave robbing, potential rape, murders abound, prostitution, lower than the low characters, in short the film is awash with Peckinpah traits. Yet it would be a disservice to even think this film isn't rich in thematic texture, for the journey that Bennie, our main protagonist takes is one of meaning, he is a loser, but we find him on this quest to find not only fortune, but respect and love. It's a bloody trail for sure, but it has much depth and no little Peckinpah humour to push the film to it's bloody yet triumphant finale. Warren Oates is rewarded by Peckinpah for years of sterling work for him by getting the lead role of Bennie, and he grasps it with both hands to turn in a wonderful performance that splits sadness and vibrancy with deft of ease. Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia has a harsh quality about it, be it the violence, or be it the sadness of the characters, but what isn't in doubt to me is that it's harshness is cloaked in Peckinpah splendour. 9/10

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A Review by citizenerased 8

Written by citizenerased on 2019-09-19

Some of the works of Peckinpah had been on my watch list for months, sitting there in a subfolder of a subfolder. From the choice of Straw D... read more

Some of the works of Peckinpah had been on my watch list for months, sitting there in a subfolder of a subfolder. From the choice of Straw Dogs and Cross of Iron, I chose the aforetitled, liking the idea of embarking on a bit of a journey through Mexico with a gritty protagonist as we experience splatterings of violence and negotiate the thoughts of a down and out vagabond making a ran for his riches. The film left me with mixed feelings. I enjoyed the path of Benny, experiencing how his character is unwavering in his desire to take that last lucky ticket out of debauchery street, but didn't care much for his journey's partner. While I appreciated the dynamic of the relationship, the understanding they both had that they weren't in love with each other, but all they both had, the chemistry and dialogue didn't really resonate with me at parts. I actually was rather glad when this relationship came to its abrupt end as the film entered its final 3rd. On top of that, there was major issues with the sound which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the journey at times. I found myself feeling I was watching a caricature of a 70s movie now and again, as opposed to be engrossed in a gritty noir-esque adventure. But all in all, an enjoyable film which has left an impression. I always appreciate watching unpolished characters navigating circumstances plotted outside their usual courses, then watching how they deal with the inevitable implosion. From what I've read since, the film was one which perhaps accurately portrayed the director's life at the time of filming; dealing with various booze-infused demons. That rawness definitely shows, as does the inevitable imperfections in this movie's execution.

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A Review by John Chard

One man and his quest for meaning turns into a Peckinpah classic. El Jefe is outraged to find that his daughter has fallen pregnant to a man who has upped and gone, after learning the identity of the rascal (Alfredo Garcia), he offers on...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 9

Written by John Chard on 2014-06-28

One man and his quest for meaning turns into a Peckinpah classic. El Jefe is outraged to find that his daughter has fallen pregnant to a man who has upped and gone, after learning the identity of t...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by citizenerased 8

Written by citizenerased on 2019-09-19

Some of the works of Peckinpah had been on my watch list for months, sitting there in a subfolder of a subfolder. From the choice of Straw Dogs and Cross of Iron, I chose the aforetitled, liking the i...

read more