---
title: "A Town Called Bastard"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-town-called-bastard-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65674
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Town Called Bastard (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-town-called-bastard-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Town Called Bastard is a 1971 western film with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes, featuring a story about a group of Mexican revolutionaries who murder a town priest and his followers, and a widow who arrives ten years later seeking revenge for her husband's death.

Culturally, the film is notable for being retitled A Town Called Hell for its United States release because the original word was thought offensive, and it later received a blu-ray release in August 2015.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A vengeful widow arrives in a troubled town ten years after a massacre."

### Why Watch
- It is a 1971 western film featuring a revenge plot set ten years after a massacre.
- The film was released on blu-ray in August 2015.
- It was retitled A Town Called Hell for its United States release.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The original title was thought offensive in the United States, leading to a retitling.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1971 western involving revolutionaries and a widow's quest for revenge.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #western, #revenge, #mexican-revolution, #1971-film, #period-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream A Town Called Bastard?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is A Town Called Bastard worth watching?
It holds a score on movie databases and user rating platforms for those interested in 1971 westerns.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What alternative title does the film have?
It was retitled A Town Called Hell for release in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Town Called Bastard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65674)
- [A Town Called Bastard - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Town_Called_Bastard)
- [A Town Called Bastard (1971) - zdarma online ke zhlédnutí a ke…](https://zdarmafilmy.cz/a-town-called-bastard-1971/)
- [Město bastardů 56% [Town Called Bastard, A] (1971) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/222762-mesto-bastardu)

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