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05/02/1951 Western 1h 22m
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The Glory Story of the Great Sioux Indian Uprising!

Overview

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.

  1. George Sherman

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Van Heflin

    Bridger

  2. Yvonne De Carlo

    Julie Madden

  3. Alex Nicol

    Lt. Rob Dancy

  4. Preston Foster

    Col. Carrington

  5. Jack Oakie

    Sol Beckworth

  6. Tom Tully

    Dan Castello

  7. John War Eagle

    Red Cloud

  8. Rock Hudson

    Burt Hanna

  9. Susan Cabot

    Monahseetah

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2026-03-18
“The White Man’s promises are written in water.” That’s the view of the veteran Sioux chief who has had enough of their false promises that try to appease whilst they simultaneously build more forts and drive his people from their traditional territory. “Bridger” (Van Heflin) has been drafted in by fair-minded colonel “Carrington” (Preston Foster) to try and facilitate the construction of a new fort. He has a Cheyenne wife and is known and trusted by “Red Cloud” so he manages to get their reluctant consent, so long as no one from either side harms the other. Arrogant young ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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