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Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

  • 19741974
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
20K
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Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
An American barroom pianist and his prostitute girlfriend go on a trip through the Mexican underworld to collect the bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.
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An American barroom pianist and his prostitute girlfriend go on a trip through the Mexican underworld to collect the bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.An American barroom pianist and his prostitute girlfriend go on a trip through the Mexican underworld to collect the bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.An American barroom pianist and his prostitute girlfriend go on a trip through the Mexican underworld to collect the bounty on the head of a dead gigolo.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
20K
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  • Director
    • Sam Peckinpah
  • Writers
    • Gordon T. Dawson(screenplay)
    • Sam Peckinpah(screenplay)
    • Frank Kowalski(story)
  • Stars
    • Warren Oates
    • Isela Vega
    • Robert Webber
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Peckinpah
  • Writers
    • Gordon T. Dawson(screenplay)
    • Sam Peckinpah(screenplay)
    • Frank Kowalski(story)
  • Stars
    • Warren Oates
    • Isela Vega
    • Robert Webber
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 137User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Isela Vega in Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
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    Warren Oates in Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
    Kris Kristofferson, Donnie Fritts, and Warren Oates in Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
    Warren Oates and Isela Vega in Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
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    Warren Oates
    Warren Oates
    • Bennieas Bennie
    Isela Vega
    Isela Vega
    • Elitaas Elita
    Robert Webber
    Robert Webber
    • Sappenslyas Sappensly
    Gig Young
    Gig Young
    • Quillas Quill
    Helmut Dantine
    Helmut Dantine
    • Maxas Max
    Emilio Fernández
    Emilio Fernández
    • El Jefeas El Jefe
    • (as Emilio Fernandez)
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Bikeras Biker
    Chano Urueta
    • Manchot, the bartenderas Manchot, the bartender
    Donnie Fritts
    • Johnas John
    • (as Donny Fritts)
    Jorge Russek
    Jorge Russek
    • Cuetoas Cueto
    Chalo González
    Chalo González
    • Chaloas Chalo
    • (as Chalo Gonzalez)
    Don Levy
    • Frankas Frank
    Enrique Lucero
    Enrique Lucero
    • Estebanas Esteban
    Janine Maldonado
    • Theresaas Theresa
    Tamara Garina
    • Grandmother Morenoas Grandmother Moreno
    Farnesio de Bernal
    Farnesio de Bernal
    • Bernardoas Bernardo
    Ahui Camacho
    • El Chavitoas El Chavito
    Monica Miguel
    Monica Miguel
    • Dolores de Escomigliaas Dolores de Escomiglia
    • Director
      • Sam Peckinpah
    • Writers
      • Gordon T. Dawson(screenplay)
      • Sam Peckinpah(screenplay) (story)
      • Frank Kowalski(story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The only movie directed by Sam Peckinpah that he had final cut on - all the others were re-cut by the studios.
    • Goofs
      As Bennie crosses inside his apartment, alone, and talks to Alfredo's head, a crewman in black clothing is visible, ducking behind an adjacent transom. His arm reappears a second later, as Bennie reaches for a bottle in the pantry.
    • Quotes

      Bennie: There ain't nothing sacred about a hole in the ground or the man that's in it. Or you. Or me.

    • Crazy credits
      There are only three credits at the beginning of the film: The production credit, the two stars, and the story/screenplay. Everything else is at the end, and the film's title is the very last credit.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Bennie's Song
      by Isela Vega

    User reviews137

    Review
    Top review
    Peckinpah has come full circle
    First, I'm sure everyone commenting on this film has seen the documentary on Peckinpah, and the comments made by the film critics regarding this film. If I may quote one of the critics, and I'm sure you all agree "It's the one film of Peckinpah's that everyone tries to imitate". Even Tarantino does to some degree. I have issues with Quentin Tarantino from a cinematic and artistic point of view, but that is another review. Warren Oates' performance was flawless, as he actually assumes the identity Of Sam Peckinpah as a gesture of appreciation for gracing him with his first starring vehicle.

    Warren Oates was taking Sam's journey for him, as Sam looked from behind the lens. This movie was Peckinpah at his best and his worst at the same time. The old Peckinpah themes are there; Mexico is the final frontier, where one can continue to be what he once was in a changing world, but eventually Mexico begins to change as well. As I said in my review of "Junior Bonner" (be sure to check it out, and get back to me)progress is the main antagonist in the lives of Peckinpah's characters.

    Junior Bonner and Bennie (Oates' Character) have a common foe, the twentieth century, which is why we find Bennie in Mexico. The chance to improve his situation, and establish a solid relationship with his hooker girlfriend (played with tough sincerity by Isela Vega) arrives at a time in Bennie's life when he least expects it, but it's not as easy as it is set out to be. All he has to do is bring this head to "El Hefe", and at the last minute BAM!! Bennie grows a conscience. Along the way he loses his woman, and then just goes nuts, thus revealing "The Diseased Soul of Sam Peckinpah".

    My favorite scene is actually the picnic, where Elita and Bennie discuss their future. Elita begs Bennie to ask her to marry her, he does and she begins to weep. The simple fact that he says it is a tender moment, and shows how the slightest thing can arouse a woman's emotions. Jerry Fielding's musical score, which successfully created the mood and atmosphere for "Straw Dogs" (my all time favorite Peckinpah film) is present, but very muted. Still, this may be the best scene of the film.

    Sam Peckinpah finally had complete control to dictate the direction of this film; Free from the money men, and left to his own devices in Mexico where he felt at home. A lot of people say that Pat Garret and Billy the Kid was the last Peckinpah masterpiece, but I think Alfredo Garcia was the last one. It throws you off at the beginning with the horses, then all of a sudden a Corvette screeches by; This is the paradox that really signifies that "The West" is over, bringing Sam Peckinpah and his love for the west full circle.

    The critics literally hated this film, but 30 years later because of it we have a Martin Scorcese, a Robert Rodriguez, and a Quentin Tarantino (yeah) to name a few, as well as achieving underground cult status. I'm proud to call "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" one of my favorite films.
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    • Release date
      • August 7, 1974 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Bring mir den Kopf von Alfredo Garcia
    • Filming locations
      • Hidalgo, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Optimus Films
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,894
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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