adapt from the famous novel by elmore leonard . burt lancaster make three western all in a row . valdez be come be the first and then the lawman ( which i have not see ) and of course the mighty ulzana raid . here he play a softly speak ( mexican ) constable and who be set up to kill an innocent man . burt lancaster show he be an actor of such quality and class plus almost perfect a the quiet man and on a mission for bloody revenge . valdez be such an unusual western and only someone of lancaster pedigree could have play the part of bob valdez and do it justice . this be a very well respect movie and be direct with a deft touch by edwin sherrin . a must for any serious western fan .