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The Father Kino Story

The Father Kino Story

1976Movie⏱️ 1h 56mPG
DramaWestern
⭐ 6
IMDB Rating
89 votes

A true account of the legendary "Padre on Horseback", Father Eusebio Francisco Kino a Jesuit missionary who helped the lives of the Native Americans. He faced many challenges on his trips throughout California, Arizona and Mexico

Director
Ken Kennedy
Writers
N/A
Stars
Richard Egan, Ricardo Montalban, John Ireland
Release Date
December 8, 1976
Language
English
Country
United States
πŸ’¬ 2
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Richard Egan
Richard Egan
as Father Eusibio Francisco Kino
Ricardo Montalban
Ricardo Montalban
as Gen. Lafuente
John Ireland
John Ireland
as Father Mora
Joseph Campanella
Joseph Campanella
as Father at San Bruno Mission
Cesar Romero
Cesar Romero
as Adm. Juan Atondo
Michael Ansara
Michael Ansara
as Chief Coxi
Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
as Father at Trading Mission
John Russell
John Russell
as Capt. Solis
Rory Calhoun
Rory Calhoun
as Capt. Juan Monje
Anthony Caruso
Anthony Caruso
as Father Rodriguez

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Cave Creek, Arizona, USA

🏷️ Keywords

sonora mexicosonoraarizonatubac arizona17th century

🎯 Categories

DramaWestern

⭐ Featured Review

Documentary-like, at times; lots of ageing Hollywood regulars
by Marlburian β€’ 2015-01-14
6/10

"I watched this interesting film on Youtube (which may explain the slightly peculiar colours). Set in the late 17th century, it seems to reflect Father Kino's story reasonably well, though it does plod along a bit and at times is almost a documentary. (See how to build a church), There's only one real action scene when the patrol led by a ruthless Spanish captain, played by John Russell, ("Lawman") is ambushed by Native Americans (and all of those featured in the film look the part). The cast list is studded with well-known names (13 of which I knew) and looking out for the..."

πŸ“– Synopsis

A true account of the legendary "Padre on Horseback", Father Eusebio Francisco Kino a Jesuit missionary who helped the lives of the Native Americans. He faced many challenges on his trips throughout California, Arizona and Mexico