Alvarez Kelly
In 1864, during the American Civil War, Mexican cattleman Alvarez Kelly supplies the Union with cattle until unexpected circumstances force him to change his customers.
Critics Sentiment
Kelly's plan stampedes 2500 cattle through Union cavalry
Rossiter appoints Kelly acting Lieutenant Colonel for the cattle operation
The film jumps from its slowest, talkiest section during raid preparation to the spectacular cattle stampede that critics universally praised
Critics appreciated the strong chemistry between Holden and Widmark, beautiful cinematography, and authentic Civil War atmosphere, but consistently criticized the overly talky script and slow pacing. The film redeems itself with a thrilling final act featuring the cattle stampede and bridge battle that most reviewers found worth the wait.
Full cast
William Holden
Alvarez Kelly
Richard Widmark
Col. Tom Rossiter
Janice Rule
Liz Pickering
Patrick O'Neal
Maj. Albert Stedman
Victoria Shaw
Charity Warwick
Roger C. Carmel
Capt. Angus Ferguson
Richard Rust
Sgt. Hatcher
Arthur Franz
Capt. Towers
Don 'Red' Barry
Lt. Farrow
Harry Carey, Jr.
Cpl. Peterson
Duke Hobbie
John Beaurider
Howard Caine
McIntyre
Joyce Perry
Bordello Girl
Stephanie Hill
Mary Ann
Jacqueline Fontaine
Bordello Girl
Crew
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