Movie

Pancho Villa

1972 · 92 min

A rowdy, sunbaked western that plays its revolution as brawling spectacle, with a wry comic streak that keeps the bloodshed light.

Tagline: The only man to invade the USA!
Overview: In 1916, during the Mexican Revolution, General Pancho Villa manages to escape from the clutches of General Goyo, his greatest enemy, only to face an even greater problem when he meets McDermott, a mysterious adventurer who promises to get him weapons and ammunition for his troops.
How it feels: Satirical, campy, light and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: War, revenge, betrayal, power
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
revenge
betrayal
power
loyalty
Places: countryside
military
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild