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A cantankerous gunfighter and a resilient nun form an uneasy alliance across Apache territory.

MADRON

Sister Mary gave herself to two men . . . the second one's name was Madron.

1970 · 1h 30m · PG · Western · IMDB TMDB

A nun, the only survivor of an Indian massacre of a wagon train, is taken in by a cantankerous old gunfighter.

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What is Madron about?

Madron is a 1970 Israeli Western film directed by Jerry Hopper about a grizzled gunfighter who helps a nun, the sole survivor of a wagon train massacre, evade marauding Indians on her way to Santa Fe.

Programmer's Pick

Who ordered a Spaghetti Western with a side of nun and gun? Madron serves up odd-couple chemistry and genre grit as a weathered gunman and a determined nun survive Apache country together. Leslie Caron swaps her dancing shoes for a repeating rifle, and Richard Boone is in full curmudgeon mode.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the stark backdrop of the American West, Madron follows Sister Mary, a nun left as the only survivor when her wagon train is attacked by Indians. Her unlikely savior is Madron, a gruff and cynical old gunfighter who reluctantly takes her under his protection. As they journey through dangerous territory, facing the continual threat of attack, their uneasy partnership is tested by both external dangers and Madron's initial disregard for Sister Mary’s dignity. Despite their conflicting worldviews and Madron’s rough demeanor, the journey forges a mutual respect and a complex bond between them, making for a character-driven Western with an unusual pairing at its heart.

Details & Specs

Director
Jerry Hopper
Writers
Arthur Hamilton, Leo J. McMahon, Edward Chappell
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Israel
Language
English
Genres
Western
Also Known As
His Name Was Madron

Why This Matters

Directed by Jerry Hopper in his final film, this Western was notably the first feature shot in Israel set outside of an Israeli context and received both Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for its original song by Riz Ortolani and Arthur Hamilton.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jerry Hopper Writers: Arthur Hamilton +2 more
Richard Boone Richard Boone Madron Leslie Caron Leslie Caron Sister Mary Gabi Amrani Gabi Amrani Angel MA Mosko Alkalai Claude (uncredited) Chaim Banai Chaim Banai Sam Red (uncredited) Ya'ackov Banai Ya'ackov Banai Sanchee (uncredited) WG Willy Gafni Prospector (uncredited) Aharon Ipalé Aharon Ipalé Singer (uncredited) AP Avraham Pelta Drygulcher (uncredited) SS Sami Shmueli Saba (uncredited) Paul L. Smith Paul L. Smith Gabe Price (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Nun With A Gun

Sister Mary is far from your average damsel—armed and unafraid, she holds her own in a world of outlaws and ambushes.

Spaghetti Western in Israel

Shot in Israel, this Western brings an international twist to genre conventions, blending 'eastern' settings with classic frontier tropes.

Unlikely Partnership

The odd-couple dynamic between Madron and Sister Mary turns the perilous journey into a study of clashing personalities and growing respect.

Apache Threat

The constant danger from marauding Indians keeps the stakes high, turning every stretch of open country into a test of survival.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Madron? +

Madron was directed by Jerry Hopper.

How long is Madron? +

Madron has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Madron? +

Madron is a Western.

When was Madron released? +

Madron was released in 1970.

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