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Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.6 / 100
1951·Drama / Western·1h 22m

TOMAHAWK

“The Glory Story of the Great Sioux Indian Uprising!”

In 1866, a new gold discovery and an inconclusive conference force the U.S. Army to build a road and fort in territory ceded by previous treaty to the Sioux...to the disgust of frontier scout Jim Bridger, whose Cheyenne wife led him to see the conflict from both sides. The powder-keg situation needs only a spark to bring war, and violent bigots like Lieut. Rob Dancy are all too likely to provide this. Meanwhile, Bridger's chance of preventing catastrophe is dimmed by equally wrenching personal conflicts. Unusually accurate historically.

Above the Line
George Sherman·DirectorSilvia Richards·ScreenplayMaurice Geraghty·ScreenplayCharles P. Boyle·Director of PhotographyHans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerDanny B. Landres·Editor
Cast
Van Heflin·BridgerYvonne De Carlo·Julie MaddenAlex Nicol·Lt. Rob DancyPreston Foster·Col. CarringtonJack Oakie·Sol BeckworthTom Tully·Dan CastelloJohn War Eagle·Red CloudRock Hudson·Burt HannaSusan Cabot·MonahseetahArthur Space·Captain Fetterman
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 2
George Sherman·DirectorJesse Hibbs·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Silvia Richards·ScreenplayMaurice Geraghty·ScreenplayDaniel Jarrett·Story
Camera· 2
Charles P. Boyle·Director of PhotographyMarvin W. Spoor·Additional Photography
Editing· 1
Danny B. Landres·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Hans J. Salter·Original Music ComposerLeslie I. Carey·SoundCorson Jowett·SoundEthmer Roten·Musician
Art & Design· 6
Bernard Herzbrun·Art DirectionRichard H. Riedel·Art DirectionBill Thomas·Costume DesignRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationOliver Emert·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Leonard Goldstein·Producer
Other Departments· 5
Joan St. Oegger·HairstylistArchie Fire Lame Deer·StuntsDavid Sharpe·Stunt CoordinatorWilliam Fritzsche·Color DesignerDavid Miller·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
68.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
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