Soldier Blue
"The most savage film in history!"
Originally released in 1970. Soldier Blue is a western/drama film. directed by Ralph Nelson.
Starring Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, and Donald Pleasence
Synopsis
After a cavalry group is massacred by the Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive private devoted to his duty, and Cresta, a young woman who had lived with the Cheyenne two years and whose sympathies lie more with them than with the US government. Together, they must try to reach the cavalry's main base camp. As they travel onward, Honus is torn between his growing affection for Cresta.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (215 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Candice Bergen
as Kathy Maribel Lee, 'Cresta'
Peter Strauss
as Honus Gent
Donald Pleasence
as Isaac Q. Cumber
John Anderson
as Col. Iverson
Jorge Rivero
as Spotted Wolf
Dana Elcar
as Capt. Battles
Bob Carraway
as Lt. McNair
Martin West
as Lt. Spingarn
James Hampton
as Pvt. Menzies
Mort Mills
as Sgt. O'Hearn
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Katzka-Loeb
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soldier Blue about?
After a cavalry group is massacred by the Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive private devoted to his duty, and Cresta, a young woman who had lived with the Cheyenne two years and wh...
Who directed Soldier Blue?
Soldier Blue was directed by Ralph Nelson.
How long is Soldier Blue?
Soldier Blue has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Soldier Blue released?
Soldier Blue was released on August 12, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Soldier Blue?
The main cast of Soldier Blue includes Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, Donald Pleasence, John Anderson, Jorge Rivero.
Is Soldier Blue worth watching?
Soldier Blue has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 215 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.