Father Jackleg (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1972, Father Jackleg is an action, comedy and western film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, running about 99 minutes. “Con Man - Swindler - Chicken Thief! When it Came to Stealing He Forged the Book!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A con man inherits a gold mine. Knowing that his family are even bigger con artists than he is, he assumes the mine is worthless, and teams up with a partner in a scheme to unload it on some unsuspecting chumps. However, the other members of his family discover that the gold mine is actually worth a lot of money, and they set out to take it from him before he realizes what he has.
Who’s in it. Father Jackleg stars Jack Palance as Buck Santini, Giancarlo Prete as Tedeum, Lionel Stander as Stinky Manure and Francesca Romana Coluzzi as Betty Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Father Jackleg has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father Jackleg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Jackleg 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 Father Jackleg (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father Jackleg change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father Jackleg worth watching?
- Father Jackleg holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Jackleg?
- Father Jackleg stars Jack Palance, Giancarlo Prete, Lionel Stander, Francesca Romana Coluzzi and Mabel Karin.
- When was Father Jackleg released?
- Father Jackleg was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.