A battle-weary gunfighter and a resilient nun cross the Wild West, forging respect against all odds.
MADRON
Sister Mary gave herself to two men . . . the second one's name was Madron.
A nun, the only survivor of an Indian massacre of a wagon train, is taken in by a cantankerous old gunfighter.
Madron is a 1970 Israeli Western film directed by Jerry Hopper about a cantankerous gunfighter who helps a nun, the sole survivor of a wagon train massacre, evade marauding Indians on her journey to Santa Fe.
Synopsis
- 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 Cult
The abrasive Madron and steadfast Sister Mary forge an uneasy alliance that evolves into genuine respect, setting this Western apart from standard shoot-'em-ups.
Filmed in Israel, this Western offers a unique international twist on the frontier saga, blending exotic backdrops with genre staples.
Known for elegant roles, Leslie Caron swaps Paris for prairie dust, bringing unexpected depth to a nun navigating peril and prejudice.
Questions from the Vault
What is Madron about? +
Madron follows a nun, the only survivor of a wagon train massacre, who is aided by a grizzled gunfighter as they try to reach Santa Fe while evading Indians.
When was Madron released? +
Madron was released in 1970.
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.
Where can I watch Madron? +
Madron is available to stream on SassyFlix.
