Two Mules for Sister Sara

The 1970 American-Mexican Western film directed by Don Siegel follows the adventures of mercenary Hogan (Clint Eastwood) during the French intervention in Mexico (1861–1867). Hogan rescues a woman claiming to be a nun, Sister Sara (Shirley MacLaine), from bandits. Together, they journey to a camp of Mexican revolutionaries, where Hogan is to assist in capturing a French fort. As events unfold, Hogan grows suspicious of Sara's true identity, noting her drinking, smoking, and coarse language, which are uncharacteristic of a nun. Eventually, it is revealed that Sara is not a nun but a prostitute hiding from the French due to her support for the revolutionaries. The film blends elements of comedy, drama, and Western, exploring themes of deception, trust, and the fight for freedom. Filming took place in picturesque regions of Mexico, with a musical score composed by Ennio Morricone. The film achieved moderate box office success and received positive critical reception.