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The 5-Man Army 1969

“They're riding to a trainload of Mexican gold... and they don't care how many killings it takes to get there!”

Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Director
Don Taylor
Networks
Tiger Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 PG AdventureWesternAction Released
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What is The 5-Man Army?

The 5-Man Army is a 1969 action-adventure western. The plot follows a mercenary who is hired by local revolutionaries to assemble a team of four combat specialists to rob a Mexican Army train transporting 500,000 dollars in gold.

Type
Film
Year
1969
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Oct 16, 1969
Studios
Tiger Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
Adventure, Western, Action
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
Episode runtime
~105 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Tiger Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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The 5-Man Army is a 1969 action-adventure western. The plot follows a mercenary who is hired by local revolutionaries to assemble a team of four combat specialists to rob a Mexican Army train transporting 500,000 dollars in gold.

The film maintains a tone focused on action and adventure, emphasizing the combat skills of its protagonists. It has a total runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Should you watch it?

“A mercenary and four combat specialists attempt to rob a Mexican Army train carrying gold.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a team of specialists in various combat styles
  • Centers on a high-stakes heist of 500,000 dollars in gold
  • Combines elements of adventure, western, and action genres
Keep in mind
  • May not appeal to viewers who dislike violence involving killings

Watch it if you enjoy stories about mercenaries assembling a specialized team for a robbery.

This action-adventure western features a plot involving killings and has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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It may be worth watching for those interested in mercenary-led heists and western action.

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The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the central plot of the film?

A mercenary and four specialists attempt to steal 500,000 dollars in gold from a Mexican Army train.

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