
Mercenaries of the Rio Grande
Directed by Robert Siodmak
Produced by Serena, Avala Film
A mid-century adventure-western centered on a covert diplomatic mission through occupied Mexico, blending historical intrigue with treasure-hunt elements and nationalist struggle.
Dr. Karl Sternau, the personal physician of the count Bismarck, who spent much of his youth in Mexico, is sent back to that country during the occupation by French troops in the service of the Austrian 'Emperor' Maximilian, to carry an encouraging letter from U.S. President Lincoln to the nationalist Mexican president Benito Juarez.
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Questions people ask
Does Mercenaries of the Rio Grande end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Mercenaries of the Rio Grande scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Mercenaries of the Rio Grande violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Is Mercenaries of the Rio Grande sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Mercenaries of the Rio Grande easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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