100 Rifles (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1969, 100 Rifles is an action, adventure, war and western film directed by Tom Gries, running about 110 minutes. “All they need is… 100 RIFLES” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When half-breed Indian Yaqui Joe robs an Arizona bank, he is pursued by dogged lawman Lyedecker. Fleeing to Mexico, Joe is imprisoned by General Verdugo, who is waging a war against the Yaqui Indians. When Lyedecker attempts to intervene, he is thrown into prison as well. Working together, the two escape and take refuge in the hills, where Lyedecker meets beautiful Yaqui freedom fighter Sarita and begins to question his allegiances.
Who’s in it. 100 Rifles stars Jim Brown as Lydecker, Raquel Welch as Sarita, Burt Reynolds as Yaqui Joe Herrera and Fernando Lamas as General Verdugo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 100 Rifles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 100 Rifles page.
If you liked it. Fans of 100 Rifles tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 100 Rifles (1969)?
- In US, 100 Rifles is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 100 Rifles worth watching?
- 100 Rifles holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 100 Rifles?
- 100 Rifles stars Jim Brown, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds, Fernando Lamas and Dan O'Herlihy.
- When was 100 Rifles released?
- 100 Rifles was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.