Broken Arrow
"The most powerful weapon is courage..."
Originally released in 1950. Broken Arrow is a western/drama film. directed by Delmer Daves.
Starring James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, and Debra Paget
Synopsis
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (215 votes)
Box Office
$3.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Stewart
as Tom Jeffords
Jeff Chandler
as Cochise
Debra Paget
as Sonseeahray
Basil Ruysdael
as Gen. Oliver Howard
Will Geer
as Ben Slade
Joyce Mackenzie
as Terry
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Milt Duffield
Robert Adler
as Lonergan - Stage Driver (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
as Stage Passenger (uncredited)
Chris Willow Bird
as Nochalo (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,600,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Arrow about?
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of reta...
Who directed Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow was directed by Delmer Daves.
How long is Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Broken Arrow released?
Broken Arrow was released on July 21, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Broken Arrow?
The main cast of Broken Arrow includes James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, Debra Paget, Basil Ruysdael, Will Geer.
Is Broken Arrow worth watching?
Broken Arrow has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 215 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.