The Appaloosa poster & wallpaper
Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Marlon Brando, Anjanette Comer, John Saxon, Emilio Fernandez, Alex Montoya ... see more see more... , Miriam Colon , Rafael Campos , Frank Silvera , Larry D. Mann , Argentina Brunetti

The Appaloosa is one of the more tolerable Marlon Brando westerns, if only because Brando seems to be aspiring to merely entertain rather than offer us a litany of Life Lessons. The title character is... read more read more... a beautiful horse, stolen from buffalo hunter Brando early in the proceedings. The thief is Anjanette Comer, acting on behalf of her nasty boyfriend, Mexican bandit chieftan John Saxon. In his efforts to retrieve his property, Brando is subjected to torture and humiliation by Saxon and his minions. A later foray into Saxon's camp results in a brutal wrestling match between Brando and the bandito. Again left to die, Brando is rescued by Comer, who despises her "lover" and prefers Brando's company. During the violence-laden climax, Brando his forced to choose between Comer and his beloved Appaloosa. Russell Metty's gritty photography does more to sustain the mood of The Appaloosa than Sidney J. Furie's showoffish direction. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Flixster Users

45% liked it

1,171 ratings

Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Release Date: January 1, 1966

Invite friends to see

DVD Release Date: May 31, 2005

Stats: 53 reviews

report incorrect info

Photos

The Appaloosa Anjanette Comer The Appaloosa
Upload a Photo | View All The Appaloosa Photos

Your Rating


clear rating

Flixster Reviews (53)

  • michaelcorleone
    October 25, 2009
    michaelcorleone
    Marlon Brando's career in the 1960s is certainly not the barren wasteland that it's often proclaimed to be. This is another interesting, albeit flawed movie from the decade that boasts a strong piece of acting from the legendary star. The patience-demanding structure of the film ... read moregrows mildly tiresome at times, but for the most part I enjoyed the approach. A slick photographic venture, it manages to stay out of the confines of its genre for the most part, with only flashes of cheesy cliche.
  • jazzmonk
    June 4, 2007
    jazzmonk
    I like Westerns. It's not a great Western, but it's fun, and I'll watch it if it comes on TV and enjoy it. Unusual story which some will think moves too slowly.

View All The Appaloosa Reviews

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz
July 22, 2004
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Never seemed anything but a pointless horse tale told in a style that was too mannered. Full Review

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Cast

More Like This

Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Stagecoach
    Stagecoach (100%)
  • One Eyed Jacks
    One Eyed Jacks (100%)
  • Fuck (F*ck)
    Fuck (F*ck) (75%)

More Movies like The Appaloosa

Facts

No facts approved yet. Be the first

The Appaloosa : Watch Free on TV

The Appaloosa Trivia

  • In the Western "Appaloosa" Viggo Mortenson's constant companion is...  Answer »
  • Plot Outline- Two friends hired to police a small town that is suffering under the rule of a rancher find their job complicated by the arrival of a young widow. Name this Renée Zellweger movie where she played Allison French.  Answer »
More The Appaloosa Trivia

Movie Quizzes

No quizzes for The Appaloosa. Want to create one?

Video Clips

No video clips yet. Want to upload one?

Meet Other Fans

Add The Appaloosa to favorites

Recent News

No recent headlines. Got one?

Recent Lists

Make a List |

View All Lists

Most Popular Skin

No skins yet. Interested in creating one?