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War Arrow poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.2 / 100
1953·Action / Adventure / Romance·1h 18m

WAR ARROW

“Indian tomahawk and cavalry saber fighting side-by-side for the glory of the West!”

A thrilling Cavalry-versus-Indians adventure starring Jeff Chandler as an Army official recruiting Seminole allies, against his superior's wishes, to stop a planned Kiowa attack.

Above the Line
George Sherman·DirectorJohn Michael Hayes·WriterWilliam H. Daniels·Director of PhotographyLeslie I. Carey·Sound
Cast
Maureen O'Hara·Elaine CorwinJeff Chandler·Major Howell BradyJohn McIntire·Col. Jackson MeadeSuzan Ball·AvisNoah Beery Jr.·Sgt. Augustus Wilks (as Noah Beery)Charles Drake·Sgt. Luke SchermerhornHenry Brandon·MaygroDennis Weaver·PinoJay Silverheels·SatantaJim Bannon·Capt. Roger Corwin (as James Bannon)
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
George Sherman·DirectorFrank Shaw·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
John Michael Hayes·Writer
Camera· 1
William H. Daniels·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 3
Leslie I. Carey·SoundRichard DeWeese·SoundJoseph Gershenson·Music Director
Art & Design· 6
Bernard Herzbrun·Art DirectionAlexander Golitzen·Art DirectionEdward Stevenson·Costume DesignRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationJoseph Kish·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
John W. Rogers·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Joan St. Oegger·HairstylistBob Herron·Stunts
By the Numbers
62.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#826C50
#3D3D3D
#C69A72
Mood
Dramatic, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are prominently featured in the foreground, with a large group of people on horseback in the background. The man, wearing a cowboy hat and a r”

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Key Elements
Cowboy HatCameo NecklaceHorses
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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