---
title: "Powderkeg"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/powderkeg-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 272238
imdb_id: "tt0066235"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Powderkeg (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/powderkeg-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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[1] TMDB: Title: Powderkeg (1971), Release: 04/16/1971 (US), Genres: Action, Adventure, Western, Runtime: 1h 33m.
[2] TMDB Cast/Synopsis: Mexican bandit about to be executed in US; brother takes over train, holds passengers hostage for brother's release; Americans and Mexicans baffled; passenger (who wrote the letter) suggests mercenaries Hank Brackett and Johnny Reech.
[3] IMDb: Directed by Douglas Heyes. Cast: Rod Taylor, Dennis Cole, Fernando Lamas, John McIntire. Setting: Just before World War I. Plot: Two adventurers hired to bring back a hijacked train from Mexico.
[4] Wikipedia: Powderkeg is the pilot for the series Bearcats!.
[6] Moviefone: Cast: Rod Taylor as Hank Brackett, Dennis Cole as Johnny Reach, Fernando Lamas as Chucho Morales.
Title: Powderkeg
Year: 1971

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Cineverse, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Douglas Hayes
- **Networks / Studios**: Filmways Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rod Taylor** as *Hank Brackett*
- **Dennis Cole** as *Johnny Reach*
- **Fernando Lamas** as *Chucho Morales*
- **John McIntire** as *Cyrus Davenport*
- **Michael Ansara** as *Paco Morales*
- **Tisha Sterling** as *Beth Parkinson*
- **Melodie Johnson** as *Miss Baker*
- **Reni Santoni** as *Ricardo Sandoval*
- **Luciana Paluzzi** as *Juanita Sierra-Perez*
- **Joe De Santis** as *Col. Delgado*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Powderkeg online?
Powderkeg is currently available to watch or stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Powderkeg worth watching?
Powderkeg holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Powderkeg and when was it released?
Powderkeg is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1971. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Powderkeg?
Powderkeg was directed by Douglas Hayes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Powderkeg — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/272238)
- [Powderkeg (1971) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/272238-powder-keg/cast)
- ["Bearcats!" Powderkeg (TV Episode 1971) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066235/)
- [Bearcats! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearcats!)
- [Powderkeg (1971) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/powderkeg/credits)
- [Powderkeg Cast: Rod Taylor, Dennis Cole, Fernando Lamas](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/powderkeg/20045184/credits/)

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