The Gaucho_
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A girl is saved by a miracle after she falls from a cliff in the Argentine Andes, and is blessed with healing powers. A shrine is built on the site, and a whole city grows around it, rich with gold from the grateful worshipers. Ruiz, an evil and sadistic general, captures the city, confiscates the gold, and closes the shrine. But the Gaucho, the charismatic leader of a band of outlaws, comes to the rescue.
Director
F. Richard Jones
Starring
Douglas Fairbanks, Lupe Vélez, Eve Southern
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Gaucho was released 99 years ago in 1927.
The Gaucho is a Action, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (10)
Douglas Fairbanks
The Gaucho
Lupe Vélez
The Mountain Girl
Eve Southern
The Girl of the Shrine
Gustav von Seyffertitz
The Usurper Ruiz
Michael Vavitch
The Usurper's First Lieutenant
Nigel De Brulier
The Padre
Mary Pickford
The Virgin Mary
AM
Albert MacQuarrie
Black Doom Victim
Fred DeSilva
Chris-Pin Martin
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (2)
United Artists
Elton Corporation
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Gaucho about?
A girl is saved by a miracle after she falls from a cliff in the Argentine Andes, and is blessed with healing powers. A shrine is built on the site, and a whole city grows around it, rich with gold from the grateful worshipers. Ruiz, an evil and sadistic general, captures the city, confiscates the gold, and closes the shrine. But the Gaucho, the charismatic leader of a band of outlaws, comes to the rescue.
How long is The Gaucho?
The Gaucho has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who directed The Gaucho?
The Gaucho was directed by F. Richard Jones.
Who stars in The Gaucho?
The cast of The Gaucho includes Douglas Fairbanks, Lupe Vélez, Eve Southern, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Michael Vavitch.
What is the rating of The Gaucho?
The Gaucho has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Action
Adventure
KEYWORDS (7)
miracle
argentina
religion
silent film
swashbuckler
healing power
andes mountains