Fort Defiance
"'Kill or Die' Was the Indian Cry!"
Originally released in 1951. Fort Defiance is a action/western film. directed by John Rawlins. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dane Clark, Ben Johnson, and Peter Graves
Synopsis
It's just after the Civil War and Ben Shelby arrives looking for Johnny Tallon whom he plans to kill. Shelby was the only survivor of a battle due to the cowardice of Tallon. Thinking Tallon dead, another man who lost a brother at the same battle arrives to kill Tallon's blind brother. Tallon arrives to find Shelby and his brother fleeing. Then they are attacked by Indians and Shelby and Tallon must now fight together postponing the inevitable showdown.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dane Clark
as Johnny Tallon
Ben Johnson
as Ben Shelby
Peter Graves
as Ned Tallon
Tracey Roberts
as Julie
George Cleveland
as Uncle Charlie Tallon
Ralph Sanford
as Jed Brown, Stagecoach Driver
Iron Eyes Cody
as Brave Bear (as Iron Eyes)
Dennis Moore
as Lt. Lucas
Craig Woods
as Dave Parker
Dick Elliott
as Kincaid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Ventura Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Defiance about?
It's just after the Civil War and Ben Shelby arrives looking for Johnny Tallon whom he plans to kill. Shelby was the only survivor of a battle due to the cowardice of Tallon. Thinking Tallon dead, ...
Who directed Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance was directed by John Rawlins.
How long is Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Fort Defiance released?
Fort Defiance was released on October 9, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fort Defiance?
The main cast of Fort Defiance includes Dane Clark, Ben Johnson, Peter Graves, Tracey Roberts, George Cleveland.