The Deadly Companions
1961, English. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.
ALONE... IN AN UNTAMED LAND -- WITH THREE MEN WHO FORCED THEIR WAY INTO HER LIFE!
An ex-army officer accidentally kills a woman's son and tries to make up for it by escorting the funeral procession through dangerous Indian territory.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Brew
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- Sam PeckinpahDirector
- Maureen O'HaraKit Tilden
- Brian KeithYellowleg
- Steve CochranBilly Keplinger
- Chill WillsTurk
- Strother MartinParson
- Will WrightDoctor Acton
- James O'HaraCal, General Store
- Peter O'CrottyMayor of Hila City
- Billy VaughanMead Tildon Jr.
- Chuck HaywardCard Sharp (uncredited)
- Hank GobbleBartender (uncredited)
- Big John HamiltonGambler (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Albert Sidney Fleischman
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The Deadly Companions: quick answers
Is The Deadly Companions worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Deadly Companions?
The Deadly Companions runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Deadly Companions have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Deadly Companions. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Deadly Companions parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Deadly Companions is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Deadly Companions on?
The Deadly Companions is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Deadly Companions?
If you liked The Deadly Companions, try The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Ramrod, Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.
Who directed The Deadly Companions?
The Deadly Companions (1961) was directed by Sam Peckinpah and stars Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Steve Cochran.