The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
New Mexico Territory, August 1879. The few surviving members of a cavalry column, which has been relentlessly decimated by the Apaches, attempt to reach Fort Crain. On their way through a hostile land, the obsessive and ruthless Sergeant Vinson takes to the limit the battered will of the troopers under his command.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
25 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph M. NewmanDirector
- Marlin SkilesOriginal Music Composer
- Martin GoldsmithScreenplay
Cast
- Joel McCreaVinson
- Forrest TuckerMcGurney
- Susan CabotPiute Girl
- John RussellTravis
- George N. NeisePendleton
- Anthony CarusoPawnee
- Robert OsterlohSchwabacker
- Denver PyleCollins
- Francis McDonaldPiute Man
- Guy PrescottTucker
- Rayford BarnesMoss
- Irving BaconCharlie
Stills
Themes
apache nationstruggle for survivalu.s. cavalry19th centurynew mexico territory