The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
A disgraced Confederate Colonel who has deserted his command flees to the Everglades where he encounters a disparate group of four other Southern deserters. Together they struggle to find their way out of the swamp and resolve their own personal demons under the eyes of hostile Seminoles as they battle to survive the elements and each other.
Ratings
IMDb4.4/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- R. John HughDirector
- Nat S. LindenScreenplay
- Laurence RosenthalOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lin McCarthySergeant Todd
- Stephen CourtleighThe Colonel
- Berry KroegerPlunkett
- Harold GordonCockney
- Al TamezSeminole
- Jose BillieDead body
- Roy Nash OsceolaSeminole
Stills
Themes
civil wardesertionalligatorevergladesswampquicksandconfederate soldierseminole