Powderkeg (1971)
Powderkeg is a 1971 action movie directed by Douglas Hayes, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Rod Taylor, Dennis Cole and Fernando Lamas.
A Mexican bandit is about to be executed in the United States, so his brother takes over a train and holds the passengers as hostages unless his brother is released. Now both the Americans and Mexicans are baffled as to what to do. One of the passengers, who wrote the letter for their captor, has a suggestion: call mercenaries Hank Brackett and Johnny Reech. They do, and as expected they do come up with a plan, but the president of the railroad is not sure if it will work.
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What is Powderkeg about?
A Mexican bandit is about to be executed in the United States, so his brother takes over a train and holds the passengers as hostages unless his brother is released. Now both the Americans and Mexicans are baffled as to what to do. One of the passengers, who wrote the letter for their captor, has a suggestion: call mercenaries Hank Brackett and Johnny Reech. They do, and as expected they do come up with a plan, but the president of the railroad is not sure if it will work.
When was Powderkeg released?
Powderkeg was released on 16 April 1971.
How long is Powderkeg?
Powderkeg runs 1h 33m.
Who made Powderkeg?
Powderkeg was directed by Douglas Hayes.
Where can I watch Powderkeg?
Powderkeg is available on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, Cineverse and Plex.
Where to watch Powderkeg
Stream: Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Cineverse, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Rod Taylor as Hank Brackett
- Dennis Cole as Johnny Reach
- Fernando Lamas as Chucho Morales
- John McIntire as Cyrus Davenport
- Michael Ansara as Paco Morales
- Tisha Sterling as Beth Parkinson
- Melodie Johnson as Miss Baker
- Reni Santoni as Ricardo Sandoval
- Luciana Paluzzi as Juanita Sierra-Perez
- Joe De Santis as Col. Delgado
- Jay Novello as Pablo Sandoval
- James Brown as Sheriff Lynch