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Released in 1968, this movie appeared after Sean Connery had starred in five James Bond films and had supposedly retired from playing Bond. In this one, he plays a hero (Shalako) once again, this time a loner that is somewhat of a drifter. He is a man known and trusted by the Native Americans, the name Shalako is derived from their language. There is generally peace in the area between the Native Americans and the whites, but that peace is being disrupted. A large expedition of European royalty led by a group of American mercenaries has violated the treaty and crossed into the reservation. The leaders are arrogant men that consider all others, including the American hired hands, to be beneath them. Shalako meets with the leader of the Native Americans and promises to move the Europeans from the reservation. When they refuse, there is a battle and against his better judgement, Shalako decides to aid the Europeans. Part of the reason is that he is falling for a countess played by Brigitte Bardot. The action is tense and unforgiving, the terrain is rugged and spectacular. There seems to have been none of the action shot on a sound stage. Connery is superb in playing a different kind of hero, so well that even the most ardent of Bond fans will not lament that he is not playing the 007 role once again. Read full review
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The book was much better than the movie. Having read the book, I was better able to enjoy the movie.
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Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot were very convincing in their roles in this western. It was well paced and interesting. The scenery was rugged and uninviting, but contributed to the story.. I believe this is the only western Connery ever starred in..
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Just like I remembered from the first time I watched it growing up. It was great to view it again.
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Excellent movie for one as old as it is. Sean Connery (personally i think hes one of the best actors of all time) is very good and Briggite Bardot is beautiful and does a great job portraying her character. The only reason it ain't excellent is b/c some of the effects on them old movies just ain't that good.
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