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Apache (1954)

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Reviews Counted: 8
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1954 Wide

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Apache was based on Paul I. Wellman's novel Broncho Apache, which in turn was inspired by a true story. Burt Lancaster plays Massai, a lieutenant of the great Apache warrior Geronimo (here depicted as an old man, played by Monte Blue). Though his tribe has signed surrender terms with the conquering whites, Massai refuses to do so. He escapes from a prison train and conducts a one-man war against the white intruders-and against some of his own people. Along the way, he claims Nalinle (Jean

Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.

Western, Classics

Directed By: Robert Aldrich

Written By: James R. Webb

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1954 Wide

On DVD: May 8, 2001

MGM Home Entertainment

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The radicalized howl to Broken Arrow's amenable mewl

February 3, 2011 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

Burt Lancaster joins a long line of white actors who played native Americans in this brutal Western, directed by the young Robert Aldrich, who was forced to change the ending.

January 19, 2011 Full Review Source: Screendaily

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Emanuel Levy

Screendaily

... not a total success, but overcomes its leaden storytelling by being muscular and accepting of the Apache culture without being patronizing.

October 23, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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This is a horrible western. First of all, are we really supposed to believe that Lancaster is a Native American? It's too obvious he's not. Second, the story is wandering. Lastly, don't waste your time.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

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Enjoyable western that takes the "native american" side by pointing out the terrible racism perpetrated by white people. By blacking up white actors and having them say "white man speak with forked tongue". Sigh. At least Burt's heart was in the right place...

March 10, 2007