Duel at Diablo

1966

1h 43m

Western

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Apache Natives are after Ellen (Bibi Andersson), her baby, and her husband, William (Dennis Weaver). The family crosses paths with Jess (James Garner), a man who is trying to find out who killed his own wife, a Native American woman. He begins to travel with the couple, but the trailing Apaches soon chase them all into a canyon. Jess is able to escape the situation and alert nearby soldiers. In the process, he also discovers a shocking revelation about his wife's death.

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Steve D

Almost works but it is too unfocused with too many plot-lines.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/27/23

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delysid d

i love black westerns

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/22

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This a much overlooked western movie which highlights the treatment of Native Americans and is comprised of a multi racial cast without the stereotypes of the day. A very good plot line and very progressive for its time. It is a western movie which could be remade today and still have substance for our time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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r 9

A thoroughly enjoyable western from 1966. The two main actors involved here give top performances, with James Garner appearing as Jess and Sidney Poitier portraying Toller. I liked all their stuff, both on their own and as a duo. Bill Travers also stands out in his role as McAllister. It's a pretty excellent cast in truth. Another thing that is notable about 'Duel at Diablo' is the music, which is very nicely crafted by Neal Hefti - there's one particular piece that suits so, so well. The premise is great to see play out, even though it isn't a massively unique story. There is a secondary plot which is all about Garner's Jess, one that starts off intriguing but kinda fizzles out by the end - I would've appreciated a deeper dive into what was his original motive. What I just mentioned would be my only real criticism, as the rest of the film is terrific. Recommended.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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This is an ok Western which is actually pretty violent. he main attraction is the cast which includes Sidney Poitier, James Garner, Bibi Andersson(Bergman's "Persona") and Dennis Weaver(Spielberg's "Duel"). For fans of he genre, or the actors only.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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130918: Found this film, and the characters, a bit quirky during the first 30 + minutes. It's not bad, just found it a bit strange at the beginning. Features a couple big actors and others I swear I recognize.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Ralph Nelson

Director

James Garner

Jess Remsberg

Sidney Poitier

Toller

Bibi Andersson

Ellen Grange

Dennis Weaver

Willard Grange

Bill Travers

Lt. Scotty McAllister

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

There's secure star power with actors James Garner and Sidney Poitier, who deliver leathery performances.

Rated: B-

Sep 27, 2014

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Fails to make much hay with the racial questions that were raised.

Rated: B-

Apr 12, 2009

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jul 19, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Nov 7, 2003

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Synopsis

Apache Natives are after Ellen (Bibi Andersson), her baby, and her husband, William (Dennis Weaver). The family crosses paths with Jess (James Garner), a man who is trying to find out who killed his own wife, a Native American woman. He begins to travel with the couple, but the trailing Apaches soon chase them all into a canyon. Jess is able to escape the situation and alert nearby soldiers. In the process, he also discovers a shocking revelation about his wife's death.

Director: Ralph Nelson
Screenwriter: Marvin H. Albert, Michael M. Grilikhes
Production Co: United Artists
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 43m

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