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Cast
Veronica Lake
as Mary Stevens
Zachary Scott
as Don Miguel Navarro
Arturo de Córdova
as Don Pedro Alvarez
Rita Macedo
as Beatriz Vega
Alfonso Bedoya
as Ignacio 'Nacho' Lopez
Yadira Jiménez
as Guadalupe
Fanny Schiller
as Mrs. Stevens
Carlos Múzquiz
as Diego Sanchez
Irén Ágay
as Carlota
Felipe de Alba
as Emperor Maximilian
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1951
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Romance, War
Votes8
DirectorSteve Sekely
WritersWells Root
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStronghold
About Stronghold
In 1850s Mexico, the beautiful owner of a silver mine is kidnapped by a bandit leader, who needs money to finance his revolt against the Emperor Maximilian.
Directed by Steve Sekely, Stronghold leans on a strong ensemble — Veronica Lake, Zachary Scott, Arturo de Córdova — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1951.
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