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Desperado

4.219871h 33mMovieWesternTV Movie

Cowboy Duell McCall wants to quickly deliver a herd of cattle to town, get paid and move on but romance with local girl Nora gets him involved in a feud between the town boss and Nora's dad.

DirectorVirgil W. Vogel
WriterElmore Leonard
ProducerWalter Mirisch

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Cast · Directed by Virgil W. Vogel

Alex McArthur
Alex McArthur
Duell McCall
David Warner
David Warner
Ballard, Company Police Chief
Yaphet Kotto
Yaphet Kotto
Bede
Donald Moffat
Donald Moffat
Malloy, Nora's Dad
Robert Vaughn
Robert Vaughn
Sheriff John Whaley
Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight
Mona Lisa
Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts
Marshal Dancey
Dirk Blocker
Dirk Blocker
Grady, Livery Stable
Forrie J. Smith
Forrie J. Smith
Harley, Calvin's Sidekick
Sydney Walsh
Sydney Walsh
Sally
Richard Marcus
Richard Marcus
Emmett, Deputy / Jailer

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Desperado — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperado?

Desperado isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Desperado on Netflix?

No, Desperado is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Desperado on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Desperado isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Desperado for free?

Desperado isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Desperado?

Desperado hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 15, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Desperado?

Yes — Desperado is followed by The Return of Desperado (1988) in the Desperado Collection.

Is there a prequel to Desperado?

Desperado is the first film in the Desperado Collection.

Is Desperado part of a trilogy?

No — Desperado is part of the Desperado Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Desperado Collection?

There are 5 films in the Desperado Collection: Desperado (1987), The Return of Desperado (1988), Desperado: Avalanche at Devil's Ridge (1988), Desperado: The Outlaw Wars (1989) and Desperado: Badlands Justice (1989).