The Gaucho

The Gaucho (1927)

  • 46% of users liked it
    (598 ratings)

Douglas Fairbanks' The Gaucho is a curiosity: a traditional Fairbanks actioner with decidedly unsavory, unpleasant and uncharacteristic overtones. For the first time in his career, Fairbanks plays what would have been a villainous role in anyone else's film: An outlaw leader who exploits religion… More

Unrated, 10 min.
Directed By
F. Richard Jones
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Nov 21, 1927 Wide
On DVD
Mar 8, 2005

Critic Reviews

  • Sean Axmaker, Parallax View

    ... one of the best, most mature and most interesting films in his career.

  • Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies

    What was new was a considerably darker tone than other swashbuckling adventures.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    Loved it! A must see for silent movie fans. This movie has everything, action, excitement, suspense, romance, tragedy, comedy, spectacular effects and stunts, and a great ending. I highly recommend it.

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