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They Rode West

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6.4/10 • 18

1954-12-041h 24m

Western

One false move meant death when ... They Rode West.

A young cavalry doctor treats very sick Indians against orders, whom are forced to stay on unhealthy land, which could lead to a war.

Directors
Phil Karlson
Editors
Henry Batista

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  1. Robert Francis

    Robert Francis

    Dr. Allen Seward

  2. Donna Reed

    Donna Reed

    Laurie MacKaye

  3. May Wynn

    May Wynn

    Manyi-ten

  4. Philip Carey

    Philip Carey

    Capt. Peter Blake (as Phil Carey)

  5. Onslow Stevens

    Onslow Stevens

    Col. Ethan Waters

  6. Peggy Converse

    Peggy Converse

    Mrs. Martha Walters

  7. Roy Roberts

    Roy Roberts

    Sgt. Creever

  8. Jack Kelly

    Jack Kelly

    Lt. Raymond

  9. Stuart Randall

    Stuart Randall

    Chief Satanta

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Wuchak

May 15, 2025

7/10

Calvary versus Kiowas and Commanche A young humanitarian doctor (Robert Francis) arrives at a fort in southwest Oklahoma and has to contend with the Indian-hating captain (Philip Carey) while trying to help the Kiowas during an outbreak of malaria. The coquettish niece (Donna Reed) of the fort’s commander has eyes for him, but he seems more interested in Manyi-ten of the Kiowa (May Wynn). Meanwhile the Commanche are looming. "They Rode West” (1954) was inspired by “Broken Arrow” from four years earlier mixed with a setting a little reminiscent of “War Arrow” from the previous year. It’s almost on par with the former and superior to the latter. Robert Francis was perfect for the role of the doctor because he had the noble look of someone who was motivated by moral principle as opposed to peer pressure. He and May Wynn previously appeared together in “The Caine Mutiny.” Unfortunately, 8.5 months after the release of this movie he died with two others in a plane crash that he was piloting. He was only 25. It runs 1 hour, 24 minutes, and was shot at Corriganville movie ranch, which was located just east of Semi Valley, which is northwest of Los Angeles. GRADE: B

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
native american