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Broken Arrow (1950)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1950 Wide

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Indian scout Tom Jeffords (James Stewart) is sent out to stem the war between the Whites and Apaches in the late 1870s. He learns (through an uncomfortably close encounter) that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities. Befriending the sagacious Apache leader Cochise (Jeff Chandler), Jeffords ensures safe passage for white mail-carriers through Indian territory. As he becomes closer to his Native American "brothers", Jeffords falls in love with and

Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Western, Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Delmer Daves

Written By: Elliott Arnold, Albert Maltz

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1950 Wide

On DVD: May 22, 2007

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Cast

James Stewart
Tom Jeffords
Jeff Chandler
Cochise
Debra Paget
Sonseeahray
Basil Ruysdael
Gen. Howard
Will Geer
Ben Slade
Joyce Mackenzie
Terry
Arthur Hunnicutt
Duffield
Raymond Bramley
Col. Bernall
Jay Silverheels
Goklia
Argentina Brunetti
Nalikadeya
Robert Adler
Lonergan
Harry Carter
Miner
Robert Griffin
Lowrie
Billy Wilkerson
Juan
Mickey Kuhn
Chip Slade
J.W. Cody
Pionsenay
John War Eagle
Nahilzay
Charles Soldani
Skinyea
Iron Eyes Cody
Teese
Edwin Rand
Sergeant
John Doucette
Mule Driver
Trevor Bardette
Stage Passenger
Nacho Galindo
Barber
John Marston
Maury
Jack Lee
Bocher
Chris Willow Bird
Nochalo
Chief John War Eagle

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One of the first Hollywood movies to preach for accord between Native Americans and white civilization. While the liberal ideology is commendable, the portrayal of Cochise by white actor Jeff Chandler is not.

May 7, 2006 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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My gosh! It's a Western with a liberal cry for peace, racial harmony and tolerance.

July 15, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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James Stewart is cool in this movie trying to get the Europeans and Native Americans to get along. Both he and the audience learn a lot. Of course this isn't the best western, but I liked it.

September 5, 2010

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I actually really like this and think it has a very nice message and sense of direction. James Stewart fits well into the earnest cowboy role, essentially becoming the peacemaker of Arizona. While some of the Indians don't come across as authentic looking, it doesn't really matter. I'd rather watch Jeff Chandler as

June 28, 2010