The Battle at Apache Pass (1952)

US:: NR Action Western

The movie depicts a fictionalized account of "The Bascom Affair" of 1861 and "The battle of Apache pass" of 1862. U.S. Cavalry officer Maj. Jim Colton(John Lund) is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with Apache leader Cochise(Jeff Chandler). Maj. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious Indian agent Neil Baylor(Bruce Cowling) who sets up a false attack, and the abduction of a local farmer's son. While Colton is away investigating the matter, Baylor convinces Lt. George Bascom(John Hudson) that Cochise's band is to blame, and incites him to lead an expedition against the Apache band to return the boy. The expedition ends in disaster, with hostages executed on both sides. The Apaches and Cavalry later meet in a battle at Apache pass, the first time that the Indians meet modern (for the age) artillery

Updated May 11 2020

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1952-04-01

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Runtime: 85 mins Rating: 6.2 Tag Line: The Fighting Story Of The Great Cochise!

Cast

Jack Elam

Mescal Jack

Gregg Palmer

Joe Bent (as Palmer Lee)

Regis Toomey

Dalton

Hugh O'Brian

Lt. Robert Harley

James Best

Cpl. Hassett

Jeff Chandler

Cochise

John Hudson

Lt. George Bascom

Tommy Cook

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