Unique train-oriented Western with Rod Taylor and several notables of the era RELEASED IN 1971 and written & directed by Douglas Heyes, "Powderkeg" chronicles events in 1914 when Mexican renegades led by Chucho Morales (Fernando Lamas) hijack a train for leverage to get his brother out of jail in New Mexico (Michael Ansara). Two adventurer-mercenaries (Rod Taylor and Dennis Cole) are enlisted to rescue the 73…
Their gun and guts for hire... and a blank check is their price
A Mexican bandit is about to be executed in the United States, so his brother takes over a train and holds the passengers as hostages unless his brother is released. Now both the Americans and Mexicans are baffled as to what to do. One of the passengers — who wrote the letter for their captor — has a suggestion: call mercenaries Hank Brackett and Johnny Reech. They do, and as expected they do come up with a plan, but the president of the railroad is not sure if it will work.
Top Cast
Rod Taylor
Hank Brackett
Dennis Cole
Johnny Reach
Fernando Lamas
Chucho Morales
John McIntire
Cyrus Davenport
Michael Ansara
Paco Morales
Tisha Sterling
Beth Parkinson
Melodie Johnson
Miss Baker
Reni Santoni
Ricardo Sandoval
Luciana Paluzzi
Juanita Sierra-Perez
Joe De Santis
Col. Delgado
Jay Novello
Pablo Sandoval
James Brown
Sheriff Lynch
Roy Jenson
Briggs
Todd Martin
William Bryant
Major Bill Buckner
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FAQ about Powderkeg
What is Powderkeg about?
A Mexican bandit is about to be executed in the United States, so his brother takes over a train and holds the passengers as hostages unless his brother is released. Now both the Americans and Mexicans are baffled as to what to do. One of the passengers — who wrote the letter…
When was Powderkeg released?
Powderkeg was released in 1971.
What genres does Powderkeg belong to?
Powderkeg is categorised as Action, Adventure, Western.
Who stars in Powderkeg?
The cast of Powderkeg includes Rod Taylor, Dennis Cole, Fernando Lamas, John McIntire, Michael Ansara.