Murieta

This drama western is a fictionalized account of Joaquin Murrieta, a Mexican bandit active in California during the early 19th century. Leading a gang of raiders, Murrieta is depicted as a polarizing figure who was viewed by some as a murderous criminal and by others as a Mexican version of Robin Hood.

The film was directed by George Sherman, appearing after his work on War Arrow and Reprisal! but before Big Jake. The screenplay was written by James O'Hanlon. The cast features Jeffrey Hunter in the title role, alongside Diana Lorys, Arthur Kennedy, Roberto Camardiel, Sara Lezana, and Mike Brendel. Produced in Spain by Pro Artis Ibérica, the movie has a runtime of 107 minutes.

Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.6 on IMDb based on 202 votes and a 5.7 on TMDB from 6 votes.