Battles of Chief Pontiac
Originally released in 1952. Battles of Chief Pontiac is a drama/war film. directed by Felix E. Feist. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lex Barker, Helen Westcott, and Lon Chaney Jr.
Synopsis
In pre-Revolutionary America, the efforts of a Colonial officer trying to broker a peace deal between Indian chief Pontiac and British and American settlers are threatened by the commander of a Hessian mercenary unit who embarks on a campaign of extermination against the Indians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lex Barker
as Lt. Kent McIntire
Helen Westcott
as Winifred Lancaster
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Chief Pontiac
Berry Kroeger
as Col. von Weber
Roy Roberts
as Maj. Gladwin
Larry Chance
as Hawkbill
Katherine Warren
as Chia
Ramsay Hill
as Gen. Sir Jeffrey Amherst
Guy Teague
as Von Weber's aide
James Fairfax
as Guardhouse sentry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Realart Pictures Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battles of Chief Pontiac about?
In pre-Revolutionary America, the efforts of a Colonial officer trying to broker a peace deal between Indian chief Pontiac and British and American settlers are threatened by the commander of a Hes...
Who directed Battles of Chief Pontiac?
Battles of Chief Pontiac was directed by Felix E. Feist.
How long is Battles of Chief Pontiac?
Battles of Chief Pontiac has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Battles of Chief Pontiac released?
Battles of Chief Pontiac was released on December 8, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battles of Chief Pontiac?
The main cast of Battles of Chief Pontiac includes Lex Barker, Helen Westcott, Lon Chaney Jr., Berry Kroeger, Roy Roberts.