The Black Dakotas
"THUNDERING ACROSS THE HILLS OF DAKOTA"
Originally released in 1954. The Black Dakotas is a romance/western film. directed by Ray Nazarro. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gary Merrill, Wanda Hendrix, and John Bromfield
Synopsis
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln sends an emissary with a peace treaty to the Sioux Indians. He also sends a gift of $130,000 in gold. This attracts the attention of Brock Marsh, the secret leader of a Confederate spy ring, who wants to keep the treaty from being signed and to also get his hands on the gold. Ruth Lawrence and Mike Daugherty work together against the machinations of Marsh
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Merrill
as Brock Marsh (alias Zachary Paige)
Wanda Hendrix
as Ruth Lawrence
John Bromfield
as Mike Daugherty
Noah Beery Jr.
as 'Gimpy' Joe Woods
Fay Roope
as John Lawrence
Howard Wendell
as Judge Horatio Baker
Robert F. Simon
as U.S. Marshal Whit Collins (as Robert Simon)
James Griffith
as Warren
Richard Webb
as Frank Gibbs
Peter Whitney
as Grimes
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Dakotas about?
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln sends an emissary with a peace treaty to the Sioux Indians. He also sends a gift of $130,000 in gold. This attracts the attention of Brock Marsh, the...
Who directed The Black Dakotas?
The Black Dakotas was directed by Ray Nazarro.
How long is The Black Dakotas?
The Black Dakotas has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Black Dakotas released?
The Black Dakotas was released on September 2, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Dakotas?
The main cast of The Black Dakotas includes Gary Merrill, Wanda Hendrix, John Bromfield, Noah Beery Jr., Fay Roope.