Vera Cruz
"The Giants Battle In The Biggest Spectacle Of Them All!"
Originally released in 1954. Vera Cruz is a western film. directed by Robert Aldrich.
Starring Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, and Denise Darcel
Synopsis
After the American Civil War, mercenaries travel to Mexico to fight in their revolution for money. The former soldier and gentleman Benjamin Trane meets the gunman and killer Joe Erin and his men, and together they are hired by the Emperor Maximillian and the Marquis Henri de Labordere to escort the Countess Marie Duvarre to the harbor of Vera Cruz.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (263 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Cooper
as Benjamin Trane
Burt Lancaster
as Joe Erin
Denise Darcel
as Countess Marie Duvarre
Cesar Romero
as Marquis Henri de Labordere
Sara Montiel
as Nina
Ernest Borgnine
as Donnegan
Charles Bronson
as Pittsburgh
George Macready
as Emperor Maximilian
Jack Elam
as Tex
James McCallion
as Little-Bit
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vera Cruz about?
After the American Civil War, mercenaries travel to Mexico to fight in their revolution for money. The former soldier and gentleman Benjamin Trane meets the gunman and killer Joe Erin and his men, ...
Who directed Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz was directed by Robert Aldrich.
How long is Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Vera Cruz released?
Vera Cruz was released on December 25, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vera Cruz?
The main cast of Vera Cruz includes Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, Denise Darcel, Cesar Romero, Sara Montiel.
Is Vera Cruz worth watching?
Vera Cruz has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 263 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.