Major Dundee (re-release) (2005): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Major Dundee (re-release) is a 2005 adventure western directed by Sam Peckinpah, starring Charlton Heston and Richard Harris. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Sam Peckinpah
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Major Dundee (re-release) About?
The premise of Major Dundee (re-release) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Union officer leads a unique and uneasy expedition into the Arizona Territory. He gathers a varied team comprised of Confederate prisoners, escaped slaves, deserters, and outlaws to pursue a group of Apache warriors responsible for an attack on a New Mexico settlement. During the dangerous mission, he struggles with both the challenges of leading such a disparate group and his own internal conflicts, set against the backdrop of the Civil War and questions of right and wrong.
Major Dundee (re-release) Cast
Charlton Heston leads the cast, with Richard Harris. Directed by Sam Peckinpah.
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Director Sam Peckinpah
More from Sam Peckinpah
More films directed by Sam Peckinpah, best-rated first: Ride the High Country, The Wild Bunch, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia and Straw Dogs.
Major Dundee (re-release) Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Major Dundee (re-release) 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.7
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Major Dundee (re-release) Plot Summary
What happens in Major Dundee (re-release) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the American Civil War intensifies, Union cavalry officer Major Amos Dundee (Charlton Heston) finds himself stripped of his command due to a perplexing tactical error at Gettysburg. With his reputation tarnished, he is banished to the New Mexico Territory, where he oversees a prisoner-of-war camp. However, his focus shifts as he seeks revenge against the Apache war chief Sierra Charriba following the brutal slaughter of a family of ranchers and a relief column.
Full summary
The whole story of Major Dundee (re-release), scene by scene
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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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What event led to Major Dundee being stripped of his command?
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Major Dundee (re-release) FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Major Dundee (re-release), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Major Dundee (re-release)?
Major Dundee (re-release) runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Major Dundee (re-release) released?
Major Dundee (re-release) was released on April 8, 2005.
Who directed Major Dundee (re-release)?
Major Dundee (re-release) was directed by Sam Peckinpah.
More films by Sam Peckinpah Who is in the cast of Major Dundee (re-release)?
Major Dundee (re-release) stars Charlton Heston and Richard Harris.
How is Major Dundee (re-release) rated?
Major Dundee (re-release) has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.
Does Major Dundee (re-release) have a post-credit scene?
No. Major Dundee (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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