Tom Jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and Apaches in Arizona territory.Tom Jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and Apaches in Arizona territory.Tom Jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and Apaches in Arizona territory.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total
Joyce Mackenzie
- Terry
- (as Joyce MacKenzie)
Robert Adler
- Lonergan - Stage Driver
- (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
- Stage Passenger
- (uncredited)
Chris Willow Bird
- Nochalo
- (uncredited)
Raymond Bramley
- Col. Bernall
- (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
- Miner
- (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
- Nalikadeya - Cochise's Wife
- (uncredited)
Harry Carter
- Miner
- (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
- Teese
- (uncredited)
J.W. Cody
- Pionsenay - Chosen Warrior
- (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Dolores Christine Cypert
- American Indian
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaAt 41, James Stewart was 26 years older than Debra Paget, who was still only 15 when filming began in early June 1949.
- GoofsAt 13:30, awhile explaining his coming across an Apache boy Stewart finishes his drink, at 13:53 Stewart reaches for his glass on the table and you can see it has a drink in it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Family Classics: Family Classics: Broken Arrow (1963)
Featured review
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.
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $10,145
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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