Duck, You Sucker
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Duck, You Sucker

Best from age 13 · PG · 1971 · 157 min

Duck, You Sucker

During the 1913 Mexican Revolution, a greedy bandit and a renegade Irish explosives expert become unlikely allies. They inadvertently trigger a prisoner liberation, turning the bandit into an accidental revolutionary hero. This gritty spaghetti western explores themes of war, unlikely friendships, and social upheaval.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Strong

7/10

Language

Moderate

4/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

4/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Strong

6/10

Heads up

  • Frequent gun violence and explosions
  • Some coarse language
  • Characters drink alcohol and smoke cigars
  • Brief mentions of past sexual assault

Models well

  • Unlikely friendships
  • Standing up for others
  • Sacrifice for a cause
  • Impact of war

Talk about it after

  • The complexities of revolution and its human cost
  • Why people choose to fight for a cause
  • The role of unlikely heroes
  • The difference between justice and revenge
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Cast & crew

A FISTFUL OF DYNAMITE [Duck, You Sucker!] (1972) | Carriage Explosion Scene | MGM

A FISTFUL OF DYNAMITE [Duck, You Sucker!] (1972) | James Coburn Scene | MGM

Official Trailer

Duck, you sucker tribute

What "DUCK, YOU SUCKER!" was originally called but was too offensive for the American audiences!

A FISTFUL OF DYNAMITE (Masters of Cinema) Trailer

duck you sucker or a fist full of dynamite (documentary)

Brian Trenchard-Smith on DUCK, YOU SUCKER