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Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970)

“CLINT EASTWOOD...the deadliest man alive...takes on a whole army with two guns and a fistful of dynamite!”

7.0/10 · 709 votes 1h 54m pg AdventureRomanceWestern

#12 of 17 films from 1970 #572 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Don Siegel · Written by Budd Boetticher, Albert Maltz

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Overview

When a wandering mercenary named Hogan rescues a nun called Sister Sara from the unwanted attentions of a band of rogues on the Mexican plains, he has no idea what he has let himself in for. Their chance encounter results in the blowing up of a train and a French garrison, as well as igniting a spark between them that survives a shocking discovery.

Cast

Shirley MacLaineas Sara
Clint Eastwoodas Hogan
Manolo Fábregasas Colonel Beltran
Alberto Morinas General LeClaire
Armando Silvestreas 1st American
John Kellyas 2nd American
Enrique Luceroas 3rd American
David Povallas Juan
Ada Carrascoas Juan's Mother
Pancho Córdovaas Juan's Father
José Chávezas Horacio
Pedro Galvánas (as Pedro Galvan)
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'as (as Jose Angel Espinosa)
Aurora Muñozas Sara's Friend

Facts

Release dateMarch 2, 1970
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) — about the same as the 1970 average of 116 min
GenresAdventure, Romance, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$2,500,000
Box office$5,050,000 (2.0× budget)
IMDbtt0065134

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Questions

How long is Two Mules for Sister Sara?
Two Mules for Sister Sara runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Two Mules for Sister Sara worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 709 votes, which places it #12 of 17 films released in 1970 in this index (top 35%) and #572 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Two Mules for Sister Sara?
Two Mules for Sister Sara was directed by Don Siegel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dirty Harry (1971), Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).
Who stars in Two Mules for Sister Sara?
Shirley MacLaine as Sara; Clint Eastwood as Hogan; Manolo Fábregas as Colonel Beltran; Alberto Morin as General LeClaire; Armando Silvestre as 1st American; John Kelly as 2nd American.
What is Two Mules for Sister Sara rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Two Mules for Sister Sara?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18285.

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