The Valdez Horses 1973
“They took his land... his horses... his woman... but... they couldn't take Chino!”
What is The Valdez Horses?
The Valdez Horses is a 1973 Western, action, adventure, and drama film directed by John Sturges and Duilio Coletti. The production is a collaboration between Spain, Italy, and France.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 1973
- Studios
- Produzioni De Laurentiis - International Manufacturing Company, Coral Producciones Cinematográficas, Universal Productions France
- Genres
- Western, Action, Adventure, Drama
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Overview
The Valdez Horses is a 1973 Western, action, adventure, and drama film directed by John Sturges and Duilio Coletti. The production is a collaboration between Spain, Italy, and France. The story centers on Chino Valdez, a loner horse breeder living in the American Old West. Because he is of mixed heritage, Chino often faces social exclusion and finds himself unwelcome in many places. His solitary life changes when a young runaway named Jimmy arrives at his home seeking employment and shelter. Although initially reluctant, Chino agrees to take the youth in. He proceeds to teach Jimmy the specialized skills required for raising, breaking, and breeding horses. Over time, the two develop a mutual acceptance of one another. The film features a cast that includes Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Marcel Bozzuffi, Vincent Van Patten, and Fausto Tozzi. It has a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes and received a PG rating. In the United States, the film was released on August 6, 1975.
Should you watch it?
“A solitary horse breeder finds his isolated life changed when a young runaway seeks his mentorship.”
- Features a performance by Charles Bronson as a complex, marginalized protagonist.
- Showcases the technical art of raising and breaking horses within a western setting.
- Explores the evolving relationship between two social outsiders.
- The film's pacing may feel slow to viewers accustomed to modern, high-octane action movies.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven westerns that focus on the bond between a mentor and his apprentice.
The film maintains a grounded, dramatic tone with a deliberate pace that emphasizes the rugged landscape and the daily labor of horse breeding.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate westerns that prioritize character development and the specific craft of horse breeding over constant action.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
Is this part of a series?
The Valdez Horses is a standalone feature film and does not have episodes.
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