The Deserter (1971)

Synopsis: A U.S. Cavalry captain vows vengeance against the savage Apaches who tortured his wife. Captain Kaleb's spouse was attacked near the Texas-Mexico borderline. Unglued by the tragedy, Kaleb... A U.S. Cavalry captain vows vengeance against the savage Apaches who tortured his wife. Captain Kaleb's spouse was attacked near the Texas-Mexico borderline. Unglued by the tragedy, Kaleb almost murders his major and then deserts his troops. Later, grizzled but understanding General Miles handpicks Kaleb to return to the service. Miles assigns the reinstated officer to train an elite brigade that will crush the Indian menace once and for all... and satisfy Kaleb's bloodlust. [More]

Starring: Bekim Fehmiu, John Huston, Richard Crenna, Chuck Connors

Starring: Bekim Fehmiu, John Huston, Richard Crenna, Chuck Connors, Ricardo Montalban, Ian Bannen, Brandon De Wilde, Slim Pickens, Woody Strode, Patrick Wayne

Director: Burt Kennedy

Director: Burt Kennedy
Screenwriter: Clair Huffaker

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