The Deadly Companions

Northern veteran Yellowleg (Brian Keith) accidentally kills the son of barmaid Kit (Maureen O'Hara) during a gunfight. To partially pay off his debt, he offers to accompany her to the town of Siringo. The son is to be buried there next to his father. But the way to the city leads through the territory of the natives.

Keywords

  • indigenous peoples
  • western

Actors

  • Maureen O'Hara
  • Brian Keith
  • Steve Cochran
  • Chill Wills
  • Strother Martin

Director

  • Sam Peckinpah

Timeless


1h 30min


16+

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United States of America
1961
Cult director Sam Peckinpah (The Wild Bunch, Steiner) created a swan song to a dying genre with his debut. Starring Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara.

Cult director Sam Peckinpah (The Wild Bunch, Steiner) created a swan song to a dying genre with his debut. Starring Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara.


Northern veteran Yellowleg (Brian Keith) accidentally kills the son of barmaid Kit (Maureen O'Hara) during a gunfight. To partially pay off his debt, he offers to accompany her to the town of Siringo. The son is to be buried there next to his father. But the way to the city leads through the territory of the natives.

Cast & Crew