---
title: "The McMasters"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mcmasters-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86968
imdb_id: "tt0064649"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The McMasters (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-mcmasters-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The McMasters is a film released on August 1, 1970, in the United States, spanning the western and war genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The story begins when a black Civil War veteran becomes the co-owner of the southern McMasters ranch. This development incenses local Confederate veterans, who subsequently come gunning for the veteran and his Indian wife. Actor L. Q. Jones appeared in the 1970 film as a character named Taggart.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alf Kjellin
- **Networks / Studios**: Distrifilm SA, JayJen Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Burl Ives** as *McMasters*
- **Brock Peters** as *Benjie*
- **David Carradine** as *White Feather*
- **Nancy Kwan** as *Robin*
- **Jack Palance** as *Kolby*
- **John Carradine** as *Preacher*
- **L.Q. Jones** as *Russel*
- **R.G. Armstrong** as *Watson*
- **Dane Clark** as *Spencer*
- **Frank Raiter** as *Grant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The McMasters online?
The McMasters is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The McMasters worth watching?
The McMasters holds a community rating of 4.6/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The McMasters and when was it released?
The McMasters is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1970. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The McMasters?
The McMasters was directed by Alf Kjellin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The McMasters — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86968)
- [The McMasters (1970) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064649/fullcredits/)
- [The McMasters (1970) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86968-the-mcmasters/cast)
- [L. Q. Jones](https://www.wikiwand.com/)
- [The McMasters (1970) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-mcmasters/1045616/credits/)
- [The McMasters (1970) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-mcmasters/credits)

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