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The Stand at Apache River

The Stand at Apache River

1953 1h 17mWestern

Sheriff Lane Dakota captures robbery-murder suspect Greiner just as the latter is wounded in an Apache ambush. At remote outpost Apache River, Lane and his prisoner spend the night with other travelers, including 2 women with a surprising number of fancy dresses. In the morning, who should appear but a band of ostensibly peaceful Apaches strayed from the reservation. And bigoted Colonel Morsby is strongly inclined to shoot first and ask questions afterward...

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Synopsis

Sheriff Lane Dakota captures robbery-murder suspect Greiner just as the latter is wounded in an Apache ambush. At remote outpost Apache River, Lane and his prisoner spend the night with other travelers, including 2 women with a surprising number of fancy dresses. In the morning, who should appear but a band of ostensibly peaceful Apaches strayed from the reservation. And bigoted Colonel Morsby is strongly inclined to shoot first and ask questions afterward...

The vibe

apache nation

Behind it

Lee SholemLee SholemDirectorArthur A. RossScreenplayCharles P. BoyleCinematography

Cast

Stephen McNallyStephen McNallyLane Dakota
Julie AdamsJulie AdamsValerie Kendrick
Hugh MarloweHugh MarloweColonel Morsby
Jaclynne GreeneJaclynne GreeneAnn Kenyon
Hugh O'BrianHugh O'BrianTom Kenyon
Russell JohnsonRussell JohnsonGreiner
Jack KellyJack KellyHatcher
Edgar BarrierEdgar BarrierCara Blanca
Forrest LewisForrest LewisDeadhorse
Clem Fuller
Henry WillsHenry Wills

Director

Lee Sholem

Writer

Arthur A. Ross

Release date

1 Sept 1953

Runtime

1h 17m

Studio

Universal International Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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