100 Rifles

directed by Tom Gries
Category: "Western"
Year of Release:1969
Date Added:01/08/2026
Date Watched:01/08/2026
Description:Joe (Burt Reynolds), half American/half Yaqui Indian robs a bank in Arizona and uses the money to buy rifles for the Yaqui Indians for their rebellion against Mexico. Policeman Lyedecker (Jim Brown) trails him into Mexico, intending to bring him back. They are both captures and about to be shot when they are rescued by a Yaqui band led by Sarita (Raquel Welch). When Lyedecker sees the way the Mexicans treat the Yaquis, he joins up. He and Sarita begin a fling. They lead the Yaquis to attack a town held by Mexican general Verdugo (Fernando Lamas). Sarita is killed. Joe is made the leader of the Yaquis, and Lyedecker heads back to the states.
My Rating:5

Reviews for 100 Rifles

Review - 100 Rifles

Burt Reynolds just plays Burt Reynolds, which only works in a particular kind of movie (think Smokey and the Bandit). Jim Brown showed the emotions of a cigar store Indian. Welch was totally miscast. She looked about as much like a Yaqui Indian as I do, and her accent was hilariously bad. On top of all this, the movie had little point or plot and was just dull.

Reviewed by Roger on 2026-01-08 18:27:55

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