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MacKenna's Gold (1969) Reviews

MacKenna's Gold (1969)
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Mackenna's Gold is a colorful, action-packed western feature with an all-star cast. Mackenna (Gregory Peck) has committed to memory the map that leads to some hidden Apache gold. The Indians now want the gold to finance their fight against the white men who invade their territory. Mexican bandit Colorado (Omar Sharif) wants the gold for himself, and the local preacher (Raymond Massey) and the editor of the newspaper (Lee J. Cobb) also get gold fever. Burgess Meredith plays the storekeeper and Edward G. Robinson is long-time town resident Old Adams. Everyone goes looking for the hidden treasure as the Indians dwindle their numbers with violent attacks. The search is monitored by U.S. calvary Sergeant Tibbs (Telly Savalas). Colorado captures Mackenna to lead him to the gold as death comes to those who show the most avarice. Music is provided by Quincy Jones. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif, (more)
Director(s):
J. Lee Thompson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Joe P.

Great cast, a little weird with Sharif as Mexican bandido but that was 1969. Notice the blue-eyed Indian, too. Read Maltin's review. An editing mess plus 3 gangs, incl 1 war party of Apaches out to "protect" the gold, and a "war party" of Union cavalry. Worth a laff or 2. "Exciting Western?" I don't think so. See Bill G's review.

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Bill G.

Have loved westerns since I was a young boy. Occasionally, I rent one I may have seen 30 or 40 years ago. This was such a scenario. One of the classic actors of all time, Gregory Peck, is the saving grace to this one. Many of the great cast members were terribly under-used in this Carl Foreman movie. Rather obvious cheesy sets, terrible rear-screen effects, etc. But, I've seen a lot worse!

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John G.

Great Cast. Lots of fun and pretty good special effects for it's day. I enjoyed it.

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Gerald B.

Enjoyed this movie very much.

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Robert S.

It's always a pleasure to see this exciting Western.

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Kevin M.

Fine talents are set adrift without a script. The effects will remind you of a Godzilla movie. And several of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time have only bit parts. If you can’t stand the movie, at least jump to the last few minutes. Priceless! You’ll laugh until you cry.

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Rehan Y.

This is the best western movie I've ever seen.

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Pallavi G.

Very good Movie. 3 Thumbs Up. Watch it and enjoy.

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Tariq J.

Excellent acting by Peck, but I was wondering where were the Indians when these guys came out from the Gold Canyon at the end!

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Sally F.

This is one of those movies with a star-studded cast. It is, however, the worst case of misuse of such talent that I have ever seeen. The reason: they kill almost all of the names off shortly after they've been introduced. I mean it was like, now you see 'em, now they're dead! Some of these actors had only a single line. Moving right along, the big problem with the movie was the ending. Now I am not going to tell you exactly how it ended, but it was lame. Here's a hint: After a totally straightforward western all of a sudden the spirits of dead Indians intervene and take matters into their own hands. It took the movie out of some semblance of reality and put it in Lala Land, a circumstance I was not interested in exploring.

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    Joe P.

    Great cast, a little weird with Sharif as Mexican bandido but that was 1969. Notice the blue-eyed Indian, too. Read Maltin's review. An editing mess plus 3 gangs, incl 1 war party of Apaches out to "protect" the gold, and a "war party" of Union cavalry. Worth a laff or 2. "Exciting Western?" I don't think so. See Bill G's review.

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    Bill G.

    Have loved westerns since I was a young boy. Occasionally, I rent one I may have seen 30 or 40 years ago. This was such a scenario. One of the classic actors of all time, Gregory Peck, is the saving grace to this one. Many of the great cast members were terribly under-used in this Carl Foreman movie. Rather obvious cheesy sets, terrible rear-screen effects, etc. But, I've seen a lot worse!

    Yes   |   No

     
    John G.

    Great Cast. Lots of fun and pretty good special effects for it's day. I enjoyed it.

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