Stronghold is a 1951 American-Mexican Western historical film directed by Steve Sekely and starring Veronica Lake, Zachary Scott and Arturo de Córdova.

They arrive at an estate belonging to Don Pedro Álvarez, the son of an old friend of Senora Stevens.

Nacho arrives with Caesar and it is revealed that Alvarez is an ally of Benito Juárez who is leading the fight against Maximilian.

Pedro sends Señora Stevens to Taxco but keeps Maria hostage until he receives a load of silver he can trade for supplies.

Eventually the silver arrives along with Maria's maid Lupe who gives her a note from Don Navarro asking her to bring Pedro with her when she is released.

The film was Zachary Scott's first after he finished his contract with Warner Bros.[4] It was financed by Filmadora Studios, a Mexican company.

[9] Diabolique called it "a film that has a good story buried underneath confused execution.

In 1962 a lawsuit was filed against that company claiming unpaid salaries of $142,375 plus interest; the claimants included Veronica Lake, Zachary Scott, Stanley Cortez, Steve Sekeley, and Wells Root.