Movies
Tomahawk (Universal 1952, Rock Hudson, Van Heflin)
In Tomahawk, when gold is found in the Dakotas, the U.S. Army is quick to build an outpost at the site, but their actions enrage the land’s rightful owners, the Sioux.
The conflict escalates to the point of violence, despite the efforts of a peace-loving Army scout (Van Heflin). A thoughtful reflection on real events, revealed through the shifting perspectives of characters on either side of the standoff.
production details
USA | Universal | 82 minutes | 1952
Director: George Sherman
Script: Silvia Richards, Maurice Geraghty, Daniel Jarrett,
cast
Ann Doran as Mrs. Carrington
Van Heflin as Bridger
Yvonne De Carlo as Julie Madden
Alex Nicol as Lt. Rob Dancy
Preston Foster as Col. Carrington
Jack Oakie as Sol Beckworth
John War Eagle as Red Cloud
Rock Hudson as Burt Hanna
Susan Cabot as Monahseetah
Arthur Space as Captain Fetterman
Russ Conway as Major Horton (as Russell Conway)
Stuart Randall as Sergeant Newell