“The White Man’s promises are written in water.” That’s the view of the veteran Sioux chief who has had enough of their false promises that try to appease whilst they simultaneously build more forts and drive his people from their traditional territory. “Bridger” (Van Heflin) has been drafted in by fair-minded colonel “Carrington” (Preston Foster) to try and facilitate the construction of a new fort. He has a…
The Glory Story of the Great Sioux Indian Uprising!
In 1866, a new gold discovery and an inconclusive conference force the U.S. Army to build a road and fort in territory ceded by previous treaty to the Sioux...to the disgust of frontier scout Jim Bridger, whose Cheyenne wife led him to see the conflict from both sides. The powder-keg situation needs only a spark to bring war, and violent bigots like Lieut. Rob Dancy are all too likely to provide this. Meanwhile, Bridger's chance of preventing catastrophe is dimmed by equally wrenching personal conflicts. Unusually accurate historically.
Top Cast
Van Heflin
Bridger
Yvonne De Carlo
Julie Madden
Alex Nicol
Lt. Rob Dancy
Preston Foster
Col. Carrington
Jack Oakie
Sol Beckworth
Tom Tully
Dan Castello
John War Eagle
Red Cloud
Rock Hudson
Burt Hanna
Susan Cabot
Monahseetah
Arthur Space
Captain Fetterman
Russ Conway
Major Horton
Ann Doran
Mrs. Carrington
Stuart Randall
Sergeant Newell
Chief American Horse
Indian (uncredited)
Mad Bear
Indian (uncredited)
Sheila Darcy
Woman (uncredited)
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What is Tomahawk about?
In 1866, a new gold discovery and an inconclusive conference force the U.S. Army to build a road and fort in territory ceded by previous treaty to the Sioux...to the disgust of frontier scout Jim Bridger, whose Cheyenne wife led him to see the conflict from both sides. The…
When was Tomahawk released?
Tomahawk was released in 1951.
What genres does Tomahawk belong to?
Tomahawk is categorised as Western.
Who stars in Tomahawk?
The cast of Tomahawk includes Van Heflin, Yvonne De Carlo, Alex Nicol, Preston Foster, Jack Oakie.