Mackenna's Gold
A bandit kidnaps a Marshal who has seen a map showing a gold vein on Indian lands, but other groups are looking for it too, while the Apache try to keep the secret location undisturbed.
Critics Sentiment
Apache arrival triggers supernatural earthquake collapsing the canyon walls
Opening credits with Jose Feliciano singing Old Turkey Buzzard
The film dramatically improves from its criticized opening to the spectacular earthquake climax, jumping from 5.5 to 9.0
Mackenna's Gold generates mixed but generally positive sentiment, hampered by technical problems and a bizarre opening but elevated by spectacular cinematography, an impressive cast, and an exciting climax. The film's ambitious scale and disaster-western hybrid approach creates memorable moments despite its flaws. Most reviewers found it entertaining as a grand adventure, even when acknowledging its campy elements and production issues.
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Gregory Peck
Marshal MacKenna
Omar Sharif
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Camilla Sparv
Inga Bergmann
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Robert Phillips
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