The Yellow Tomahawk (1954)
Directed by Lesley Selander
Genres - Western |
Sub-Genres - Indian Western |
Release Date - May 1, 1954 (USA - Unknown), May 1, 1954 (USA) |
Run Time - 82 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
The Yellow Tomahawk stars Rory Calhoun as a Wyoming Indian scout who forms a strong friendship with Cheyenne warrior Lee Van Cleef. Their relationship is sorely tested when martinet army major Warner Anderson inaugurates a vicious anti-Indian policy, targetted at the Cheyenne women and children. Despite valiant efforts to stem the carnage, Calhoun is eventually forced into a fight to the finish with the understandably vengeful Van Cleef. Much-needed comedy relief is provided by Noah Beery Jr. as a Mexican (!) and Rita Moreno as Beery's Indian bride. Peggie Castle costars as Calhoun's white love interest.
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army, battle [war], Native-American, warrior