El Diablo (1990): Cast & Where to Watch
El Diablo is a 1990 comedy western directed by Peter Markle, starring Anthony Edwards as Billy Ray Smith, Robert Beltran and Joe Pantoliano. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes. Stream it on HBO Max and Vemox Cine, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- HBO Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is El Diablo About?
The premise of El Diablo without spoilers.
Mild‑mannered teacher Billy Ray Smith (Anthony Edwards) vows to bring his student’s kidnapper to justice, but he lacks any cowboy experience. He enlists a quick‑draw gunslinger (Joe Pantoliano) and a hard‑hearted cowboy (Louis Gossett Jr.) to aid him. With their help, Smith finally has a chance to capture the ruthless bandit El Diablo (Robert Beltran).
El Diablo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- two gun holster
- holster
- gun
- gun holster
- double gun holster
- outlaw
- final showdown
- street shootout
- running gag
- shootout
- dual wield
- comic hero
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- capture
- clumsiness
- gun for hire
- shot with an arrow
- cut out heart
- preacher
- hanging
- stolen gold
- kidnapping
- mexican standoff
- sacrifice
- author
- target practice
- native american
- quick draw
- gunfight
- shot in the back
- showdown
- shot in the stomach
- shot in the head
- bow and arrow
- stabbed in the chest
- dynamite
- duel
- explosion
- fight
- schoolteacher
- horse
- shooting a horse
- wagon
- machete
- ambush
- violence
- murder
- deputy
- sheriff
- master apprentice relationship
- misfit
Where to Watch El Diablo
Stream it on HBO Max and Vemox Cine, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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El Diablo Cast & Characters
Anthony Edwards leads the cast as Billy Ray Smith, with Robert Beltran as El Diablo and Joe Pantoliano as Kid Durango. Directed by Peter Markle; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Markle
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Anthony Edwards as Billy Ray Smith - Robert Beltran as El Diablo
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Joe Pantoliano as Kid Durango -
Louis Gossett Jr. as Van Leek
Also Starring in El Diablo
· 29 more- Robert Miano Bandit #1
- Branscombe Richmond Dancing Bear
- John Glover The Preacher
- M.C. Gainey Bebe
- Miguel Sandoval Zamudio
- Sal Lopez Sentry
- Jim Beaver Spivey Irick
- Luis Contreras Pestoso
- David Dunard Pitchfork Napier
- Don Collier Jake
- Sarah Trigger Nettie Tuleen
- Geno Silva Chak Mol
- Henry Kendrick Town Fool
- Nick Young Deputy
- Ann Risley Woman #1
- Jean Fowler Woman #2
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- Frank Koppala Snake Man
- Wilfredo Hernández El Matador
- Anthony Russell Local #1
- Jesse Doran El Triste
- Michael Francis Kelly Bartender
- Craig Reay Doc Murphy
- Kathleen Erickson Mrs. Tuleen
- Warner McKay Local #2
- Neal Thomas Cowboy
- Jak Castro Bandit #2
- Todd Fitzpatrick Lon
- Don Pendergrass Sheriff
- Debby Rosenthal Buxom Lass
How Well Do You Know El Diablo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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El Diablo Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “El Diablo - Der mit dem Teufel tanzt” and “Texas ördöge”.
- Also known as
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- El Diablo - Der mit dem Teufel tanzt
- Texas ördöge
- Ел Диабло
- Дьявол
- 霹雳教头
- Persecució a l’oest
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El Diablo FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of El Diablo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is El Diablo?
El Diablo runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was El Diablo released?
El Diablo was released on July 22, 1990.
Who directed El Diablo?
El Diablo was directed by Peter Markle.
More films by Peter Markle Who is in the cast of El Diablo?
El Diablo stars Anthony Edwards as Billy Ray Smith, Robert Beltran as El Diablo and Joe Pantoliano as Kid Durango, among 33 credited actors.
Where can I watch El Diablo?
In the US, El Diablo is streaming on HBO Max and Vemox Cine and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does El Diablo have a post-credit scene?
No. El Diablo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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