Challenge of McKenna (1970)

Challenge of McKenna (1970) poster

A former priest becomes embroiled in the drama raging between a Mexican rancher, his unhappy daughter and psychotic son whilst dealing with his own issues of guilt and a loss of faith. A new relationship with the local brothel keeper seems to offer a fresh start but the rancher and his son are set on making him pay for his interference and his own inner demons are never far away.

Director: León Klimovsky
Genre: Western
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Francesco De Masi
Cinematography: Francisco Sánchez
Editing: Juan Pisón, Pablo G. del Amo
Production: Filmar Compagnia Cinematografica, Atlántida Films
Country: Spain, Italy
Language: English, Italiano, Español
Original Language: it

Themes

Spaghetti Western

Keywords

drifter, spaghetti western, family dispute

More Films by Director: León Klimovsky
More Films in Genre: Western

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Challenge of McKenna about?
A former priest becomes embroiled in the drama raging between a Mexican rancher, his unhappy daughter and psychotic son whilst dealing with his own issues of guilt and a loss of faith. A new relationship with the local brothel keeper seems to offer a fresh start but the rancher and his son are set on making him pay for his interference and his own inner demons are never far away.
Who directed Challenge of McKenna?
Challenge of McKenna was directed by León Klimovsky.
Who stars in Challenge of McKenna?
Challenge of McKenna stars Robert Woods, John Ireland, Annabella Incontrera, Daniela Giordano, Roberto Camardiel, Mariano Vidal Molina.
How long is Challenge of McKenna?
Challenge of McKenna has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Challenge of McKenna?
Challenge of McKenna is a Western film.
Where was Challenge of McKenna produced?
Challenge of McKenna was produced in Spain, Italy.
What are the themes of Challenge of McKenna?
The themes of Challenge of McKenna include: Spaghetti Western.