

Santo vs. the Head Hunters
1971, Spanish. Directed by René Cardona.
Famed wrestler/secret agent El Santo must venture deep into the Amazon jungle to rescue a girl who is set to be sacrificed under the full moon by the Jibaro Indians.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 2 December 1971
- Original title
- Santo contra los cazadores de cabezas
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Adolfo Torres Portillo, René Cardona
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Santo vs. Blue Demon in Atlantis
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Santo vs. the Riders of Terror
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The Vengeance of the Vampire Women
1970 · 3.8/10
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Santo vs. the Vice Mafia
1971 · 5.4/10
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1972 · 7.4/10
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1973 · 5.4/10
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1973 · 4.4/10
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1973 · 5.5/10
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Santo vs. the Head Hunters: quick answers
What should I watch before Santo vs. the Head Hunters?
Watch The World of the Dead (1970), Santo vs. the Riders of Terror (1970), The Vengeance of the Vampire Women (1970), and Santo vs. the Vice Mafia (1971) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Santo vs. the Head Hunters?
Next in the series: The Mummies of Guanajuato (1972), Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter (1972), and Santo vs. the Killers from Other Worlds (1973).
Is Santo vs. the Head Hunters worth watching?
Santo vs. the Head Hunters doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Santo vs. the Head Hunters?
Santo vs. the Head Hunters runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Santo vs. the Head Hunters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Santo vs. the Head Hunters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Santo vs. the Head Hunters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Santo vs. the Head Hunters yet.
Which OTT platform is Santo vs. the Head Hunters on?
Santo vs. the Head Hunters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Santo vs. the Head Hunters?
If you liked Santo vs. the Head Hunters, try Jack Hunter and the Lost Treasure of Ugarit, Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist The Movie, Airborne.
Who directed Santo vs. the Head Hunters?
Santo vs. the Head Hunters (1971) was directed by René Cardona and stars El Santo, Nadia Milton, Freddy Fernández 'El Pichi'.