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August 1950 (USA)
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Plot:
Tom Jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and Apaches. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 2 wins
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2 nominations
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | James Stewart | ... | Tom Jeffords |
 | Jeff Chandler | ... | Cochise |
| Debra Paget | ... | Sonseeahray ('Morningstar') |
| Basil Ruysdael | ... | Gen. Oliver 'The Christian General' Howard |
| Will Geer | ... | Ben Slade, Rancher |
| Joyce Mackenzie | ... | Terry, Scatfly Proprietress (as Joyce MacKenzie) |
| Arthur Hunnicutt | ... | Milt Duffield, Mail Superintendent |
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Runtime:
93 min
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Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
Norway:A (1957) |
Australia:G (DVD rating) |
Australia:PG (TV rating) |
Germany:12 |
UK:PG |
Finland:K-12 |
USA:Approved (certificate #13926)
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Filmed in 1949 but released after Stewart's next western, Winchester '73 (1950).
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Tom Jeffords: This is the story of a land, of the people who lived on it in the year 1870, and of a man whose name was Cochise. He was an Indian - leader of the Chiricahua Apache tribe. I was involved in the story and what I have to tell happened exactly as you'll see it - the only change will be that when the Apaches speak, they will speak in our language. What took place is part of the history of Arizona and it began for me here where you see me riding.
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Tom Jeffords: This is the story of a land, of the people who lived on it in the year 1870, and of a man whose name was Cochise. He was an Indian - leader of the Chiricahua Apache tribe. I was involved in the story and what I have to tell happened exactly as you'll see it - the only change will be that when the Apaches speak, they will speak in our language. What took place is part of the history of Arizona and it began for me here where you see me riding.
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Featured in 100 Years of the Hollywood Western (1994) (TV)
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In this underrated Western, Stewart is an ex-scout who tries to make peace between the Apaches and the white settlers in 1870s Arizona. For some reason this film's reputation has taken a hit over the years, but it is quite enjoyable. Stewart made several Westerns in the 1950s, starting with this and "Winchester 73" in 1950. Although the latter film is more highly regarded today, this film is actually better crafted, boasting fine cinematography and score. Chandler gives perhaps the best performance of his career as the noble Apache chief who is willing to make peace. Paget (looking like Britney Spears!) plays Stewart's love interest.