We're the scum of the United States Army. Colonel. Chuka is directed by Gordon Douglas and adapted to screenplay by Richard Jessup from his own novel. It stars Rod Taylor, John Mills, Ernest Borgnine, Luciana Paluzzi, James Whimore, Louis Hayward and Victoria Vetri. Music is by Leith Stevens and Pthe Color photography by Harold E. Stine. 1876 and Fort Clendenon is host to a bunch of army misfits and a lovelorn…
Top Cast
Rod Taylor
Chuka
Ernest Borgnine
Sgt. Otto Hahnsbach
John Mills
Colonel Stuart Valois
Luciana Paluzzi
Señora Veronica Kleitz
James Whitmore
Lou Trent
Victoria Vetri
Señorita Helena Chavez
Louis Hayward
Major Benson
Joseph Sirola
Jake Baldwin
Marco López
Hanu
Michael Cole
Spivey
Hugh Reilly
Capt. Carrol
Barry O'Hara
Slim
Gerald York
Lt. Daly
Reviews
Though I never really understood what Rod Taylor ever had to offer on screen, he does rather better here in this traditional army versus the Indians siege western. Recently arrived on the stagecoach with a disparate group of passengers, “Chuka” finds Fort Clanenden commanded by the bottle-loving “Col. Valois” (John Mills) and supported by his loyal sergeant “Hahnsbach” (Ernest Borgnine). Fairly swiftly, we all learn…
FAQ about Chuka
What is Chuka about?
A group under siege at an Army fort grapple with painful memories.
When was Chuka released?
Chuka was released in 1967.
What genres does Chuka belong to?
Chuka is categorised as Action, Drama, Western.
Who stars in Chuka?
The cast of Chuka includes Rod Taylor, Ernest Borgnine, John Mills, Luciana Paluzzi, James Whitmore.