El Diablo

Billy Ray Smith is a timid teacher who decides to rescue one of his students after they are kidnapped by a ruthless outlaw known as El Diablo. Because Smith lacks the necessary skills to survive in the wilderness or fight with a firearm, he recruits a group of specialists, including a fast gunslinger and a stern cowboy, to help him track down the criminal and bring him to justice.

This 1990 American television movie was directed by Peter Markle, following his work on Nightbreaker. The screenplay was written by John Carpenter, Tommy Lee Wallace, and Bill Phillips. The film features a cast including Anthony Edwards as the teacher, Robert Beltran as the antagonist, and Louis Gossett Jr., Joe Pantoliano, and John Glover in supporting roles. Produced by HBO Films, the Western comedy has a runtime of 115 minutes and includes a credited cast of 33 people.

Audience reception for the film has been mixed, as reflected by a rating of 5.6/10 on TMDB based on 34 votes.