Compañeros (1970)

In the tempestuous times of the Mexican revolution, the narrative unspools around the unlikely and reluctant hero, Vasco, an unworldly individual who is catapulted into leadership by the nefarious General Mongo. With the goal of invading San Bernardino, Vasco's path intertwines with the enigmatic arms dealer, Yolaf "Swedish" Peterson, who arrives in the village with a proposition for Mongo. However, the deal is ensnared in complications as the funds to purchase the arms are securely locked away in a bank safe, the combination to which is known solely to the peace-loving Professor Xantos, a prisoner in the far-off Fort Yuma in the United States. Swedish, seeing an opportunity, offers to liberate Xantos. However, the distrustful Mongo insists Vasco accompany Yolaf, setting the stage for a thrilling, high-stakes journey. Their mission is complicated further as they find themselves pursued not only by the enchanting Lola and Xantos' loyal followers, who are eager to sway the pair to the side of the revolution, but also by the ruthless mercenary John, known as 'The Wooden Hand'. John, a former business partner of Yolaf, seeks revenge for a past betrayal that cost him a hand, using his cunning hawk, Marsha, as a tool in his quest to capture Xantos and strike a deal with Mongo. As the plot thickens, alliances shift and tension mounts. Compañeros is a riveting tale set against the backdrop of revolution, exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom, where every character has their own agenda, and no one can be trusted.

Compañeros is an action movie featuring Franco Nero.

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