Shalako (1968): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Shalako is a 1968 western directed by Edward Dmytryk, starring Sean Connery, Jack Hawkins and Alexander Knox. It is based on Shalako by Louis L'Amour. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Based on
- Shalako by Louis L'Amour
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shalako About?
The premise of Shalako without spoilers, adapted from Shalako by Louis L'Amour. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned tracker named Shalako finds himself facing a dangerous situation when a group of European aristocrats ignore his warnings about the harsh Apache lands. Among them is the captivating Countess Irina Lazaar. When Bosky Fulton’s hunting party ventures into hostile territory, Shalako must use all his skills to navigate the treacherous landscape and protect them from a deadly confrontation, ultimately testing his survival instincts and exposing the consequences of their reckless behavior.
Shalako Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- survival
- female frontal nudity
- quick draw
- gunfight
- duel
- showdown
- hero
- countess
- cowboy
- standoff
- canyon
- outlaw
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- shootout
- desert
- horse
- tough guy
- stagecoach
- rescue
- opposites attract
- guide
- class differences
- aristocrat
- based on novel
- man murders a woman
- blood splatter
- native american chief
- kiss
- betrayal by a friend
- betrayal
- new mexico territory
- arizona territory
- territory
- apache territory
- apache indian
- fort bowie arizona
- fort grant arizona
- tucson arizona
- sonora mexico
- sierra madre mountains mexico
- chihuahua mexico
- yuman indian
- yuma indian
- arrow in the back
- hunt
- army
- character name as title
- british western
- british actor in western film
- male protagonist
- euro western
Shalako Cast
Sean Connery leads the cast, with Jack Hawkins and Alexander Knox. Directed by Edward Dmytryk; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Dmytryk
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Shalako Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shalako 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Shalako Plot Summary
What happens in Shalako from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1880, deep in the New Mexico frontier, Bosky Fulton leads a hunting party made up of European aristocrats and their servants, along with a retired American politician and his wife, into Apache territory. The expedition is perilous from the start, as the outsiders tread on land that is not theirs to claim, and the tension among the group grows with every mile driven into the untamed landscape.
Full summary
The whole story of Shalako, scene by scene
Shalako Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Shalako.
How Well Do You Know Shalako?
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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Which actor plays the title role of Shalako?
Shalako Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Shalako - Verloren im Apachenland” and “Man nennt mich Shalako”.
- Also known as
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- Shalako - Verloren im Apachenland
- Man nennt mich Shalako
- Шалако
- شالاکو
- シャラコ
- 숀 코너리의 샬라코
- 沙拉克
- Un uomo chiamato Shalako
- Šalako
- ซาลาโก
- שאלאקו
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Shalako FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Shalako, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shalako?
Shalako runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Shalako released?
Shalako was released on October 7, 1968.
Who directed Shalako?
Shalako was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
More films by Edward Dmytryk Who is in the cast of Shalako?
Shalako stars Sean Connery, Jack Hawkins and Alexander Knox, among 10 credited actors.
How is Shalako rated?
Shalako has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Is Shalako based on a book?
Yes. Shalako is adapted from Shalako by Louis L'Amour.
Does Shalako have a post-credit scene?
No. Shalako has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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