The Mercenary
1968, Italian. Directed by Sergio Corbucci.
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While a Mexican revolutionary lies low as a U.S. rodeo clown, the cynical Polish mercenary who tutored the idealistic peasant tells how he and a dedicated female radical fought for the soul of the guerrilla general Paco, as Mexicans threw off repressive government and all-powerful landowners in the 1910s. Tracked by the vengeful Curly, Paco liberates villages, but is tempted by social banditry's treasures, which Kowalski revels in.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 173 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1968
- Original title
- Il mercenario
- Country
- Italy, Spain, United States of America
- Written by
- Giorgio Arlorio, Franco Solinas, Luciano Vincenzoni
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The Mercenary: quick answers
Is The Mercenary worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 173 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mercenary?
The Mercenary runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Mercenary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mercenary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mercenary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Mercenary on?
The Mercenary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mercenary?
If you liked The Mercenary, try A Bullet for the General, The Return of Ringo, Sartana's Here... Trade Your Pistol for a Coffin.
Who directed The Mercenary?
The Mercenary (1968) was directed by Sergio Corbucci and stars Franco Nero, Tony Musante, Jack Palance.