Question 1

Which director turned down the offer to direct 'Villa Rides'?

Accepted Answer

Italian director Sergio Leone was offered to direct, but turned it down because he did not like the casting of Yul Brynner in the title role.

Question 2

Why was Sam Peckinpah fired from 'Villa Rides'?

Accepted Answer

Sam Peckinpah wrote the original script and was set to direct, but Yul Brynner didn't like the script because it made Pancho Villa look like a bad guy. Peckinpah was fired and his script was rewritten by Robert Towne.

Question 3

What connects 'Villa Rides' to Robert Mitchum's other European films?

Accepted Answer

This was the first of three consecutive films that Robert Mitchum made in Europe. It was filmed in Spain, followed by 'Anzio' in Italy and 'Secret Ceremony' in England.

Question 4

Which actor debuted his trademark mustache in 'Villa Rides'?

Accepted Answer

This is the first movie where Charles Bronson appears with his trademark mustache.

Question 5

What conflict drives the story of 'Villa Rides'?

Accepted Answer

Texas gunrunner Lee Arnold joins Pancho Villa's band in the Mexican Revolution. Arnold is tormented by Villa's right-hand-man Fierro, and Villa faces possible betrayal by his own president's naiveté.

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