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6.7/10 1950 1h 33m Released

The most powerful weapon is courage...

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.

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Top Cast

James Stewart
James Stewart
Tom Jeffords
Jeff Chandler
Jeff Chandler
Cochise
Debra Paget
Debra Paget
Sonseeahray
Basil Ruysdael
Basil Ruysdael
Gen. Oliver Howard
Will Geer
Will Geer
Ben Slade
Joyce Mackenzie
Joyce Mackenzie
Terry
Arthur Hunnicutt
Arthur Hunnicutt
Milt Duffield
Robert Adler
Robert Adler
Lonergan - Stage Driver (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
Trevor Bardette
Stage Passenger (uncredited)
Chris Willow Bird
Chris Willow Bird
Nochalo (uncredited)
Raymond Bramley
Raymond Bramley
Col. Bernall (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Chet Brandenburg
Miner (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
Argentina Brunetti
Nalikadeya - Cochise's Wife (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Harry Carter
Miner (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Iron Eyes Cody
Teese (uncredited)
J.W. Cody
J.W. Cody
Pionsenay - Chosen Warrior (uncredited)

Reviews

John Chard 8/10

To talk of peace is not hard. To live it is very hard. As the war rages between the American settlers and the Apache, former soldier Tom Jeffords happens upon a young Indian wounded after an attack. Taking upon himself to aid the boy, it's not long before the Apache show up intent on killing Jeffords by way of the war instincts. Pleading for Jeffords' life, the boy manages to get him spared by the Apache chief,…

CinemaSerf 7/10

If you're looking for a traditional cowboys and indians film, then this might not be for you. Sure, there are the odd confrontations between the ever expanding white man and the Apache braves, but this is essentially a more cerebral look at the efforts both sides made to find an enduring peaceful solution. After months of no stagecoach and mail getting through, a pretty lightweight James Stewart ("Tom Jeffords")…

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FAQ about Broken Arrow

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 retaliation for white atrocities.
When was Broken Arrow released?
Broken Arrow was released in 1950.
What genres does Broken Arrow belong to?
Broken Arrow is categorised as Western, Drama, Romance.
Who stars in Broken Arrow?
The cast of Broken Arrow includes James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, Debra Paget, Basil Ruysdael, Will Geer.