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The Stand at Apache River

1953 · 1h 17m · Western · United States of America · Rated 12 (DE)

Sheriff Lane Dakota captures robbery-murder suspect Greiner just as the latter is wounded in an Apache ambush. At remote outpost Apache River, Lane and his prisoner spend the night with other travelers, including 2 women with a surprising number of fancy dresses. In the morning, who should appear but a band of ostensibly peaceful Apaches strayed from the reservation. And bigoted Colonel Morsby is strongly inclined to shoot first and ask questions afterward...

Directed by
Lee Sholem
Written by
Arthur A. Ross
Story by
Arthur A. Ross
Based on the novel by
Robert Hogan
Starring
Stephen McNally, Julie Adams, Hugh Marlowe, Jaclynne Greene
6.1Smart score

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Rating12 (DE)

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