Movie Description
In André de Toth's rough and tumble Western, Kirk Douglas stars as Johnny Hawks, a cocky, brash cowboy notorious as the Indian fighter throughout the Oregon territories. Captain Trask (Walter Abel), commander of the local fort, calls in Hawks due to trouble with the neighboring Sioux tribe, lead by Chief Red Cloud (Eduard Franz). Hawks visits the Chief to threaten and cajole for peace, and falls for his striking daughter, Onahti (Elsa Martinelli), who resists Hawks' lusty advances. Tensions mount when gold-hungry settlers Chivington (Lon Chaney) and Wes Todd (Walter Matthau), enrage the Chief's brother, Grey Wolf (Harry Landers), by attempting to trade whiskey for the Indian's gold. Hawks must broker a peace treaty, however, so the Sioux will allow a wagon train to pass through their land unharmed. Hawks accompanies the wagon train by the side of widowed mother, Susan Rogers (Diana Douglas), who hopes Johnny will marry her. Hawks, however, is preoccupied with his love for Onahti and with Chivington and Todd's dangerous quest to locate the Sioux gold. De Toth's colorful, action-packed tale of cowboys and Indians features a tense final standoff and strong performances by the dynamic Douglas and Matthau, in his sophomore film role.
| Credits | | Producer: | William Schorr | | Cast: | Alan Hale, Eduard Franz, Elisha Cook Jr., Harry Landers, Michael Winkelman, Walter Abel, Walter Matthau |
| Details | | Edition: | Widescreen & Full Frame |
Notes
"Indian Fighter" was the first feature produced by Kirk Douglas's independent production company, Bryna, named after his mother.
Additional cast: Michael Winkelman (Tommy Rogers), Harry Landers (Grey Wolf), William Phipps (Lt. Blake), and Buzz Henry (Lt. Shaeffer).
Additional credits: Samuel P. Norton (associate producer), Joe Edmondson (sound) and Anne Buydens (casting supervisor).
Casting supervisor Anne Buydens is Kirk Douglas's second wife. His first wife, Diana, mother of Michael Douglas, plays Susan Rogers.
Though he is not credited in the film scroll, Kirk Douglas is the executive producer of the film.
Copyright 1955 Bryna Productions Inc., renewed 1983 United Artists Corporation., DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
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