The Texican (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1966, The Texican is an action, adventure and western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Wanted north of the border, Jess Carlin resides safely in Mexico. Then he hears his brother was killed in a gunfight with another man. Knowning his brother never carried a gun he heads north to find his brother's killer. After battling bounty hunters he arrives in Rimrock, a town controlled by Luke Starr. Starr is the man he wants but he unable to find any evidence until he is given an item found by his brother's body.

Who’s in it. The Texican stars Audie Murphy as Jess Carlin, Broderick Crawford as Luke Starr, Diana Lorys as Kit O'Neal and Aldo Sambrell as Gil Rio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Texican has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Texican page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Texican 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 The Texican (1966)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Texican change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Texican worth watching?
The Texican holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Texican?
The Texican stars Audie Murphy, Broderick Crawford, Diana Lorys, Aldo Sambrell and Antonio Casas.
When was The Texican released?
The Texican was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.