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| producer = [[Sam Katzman]] |
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| writer = [[Robert E. Kent]] |
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| starring = [[Jon Hall (actor)|Jon Hall]]<br>Christine |
| starring = [[Jon Hall (actor)|Jon Hall]]<br>[[Christine Larson (actress)|Christine Larson]] |
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| cinematography = [[William V. Skall]] |
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| editing = [[Aaron Stell]] |
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| distributor = [[Columbia Pictures]] |
| distributor = [[Columbia Pictures]] |
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| released = {{Film date|1952|06|01}} |
| released = {{Film date|1952|06|01}} |
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| runtime = 73 |
| runtime = 73 minutes |
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| country = United States |
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'''''Brave Warrior''''' is a 1952 [[Technicolor]]{{sfn|Reid|2006|page=17}} [[Cinema of the United States|American]] [[Western (genre)|Western]] film, directed by [[Spencer Gordon Bennet]].{{sfn|Hilger|2015|page=119}}{{sfn|Pitts|2013|page=43}} It stars [[Jon Hall (actor)|Jon Hall]] and Christine Larsen.{{sfn|Reid|2006|page=17}}{{sfn|Osterberg|2000|page=59}} The story is based on events during the [[War of 1812]] and the [[Battle of Tippecanoe]], but contains historical inaccuracies, mainly in that [[Tecumseh]] is depicted as siding with the Americans and not the British.<ref name="hall">{{cite magazine|magazine=Filmiink|title=The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall|first=Stephen|last= Vagg|date=April 9, 2022|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/the-campy-yet-surprisingly-interesting-cinema-of-jon-hall/}}</ref> |
'''''Brave Warrior''''' is a 1952 [[Technicolor]]{{sfn|Reid|2006|page=17}} [[Cinema of the United States|American]] [[Western (genre)|Western]] film, directed by [[Spencer Gordon Bennet]].{{sfn|Hilger|2015|page=119}}{{sfn|Pitts|2013|page=43}} It stars [[Jon Hall (actor)|Jon Hall]] and Christine Larsen.{{sfn|Reid|2006|page=17}}{{sfn|Osterberg|2000|page=59}} The story is based on events during the [[War of 1812]] and the [[Battle of Tippecanoe]], but contains historical inaccuracies, mainly in that [[Tecumseh]] is depicted as siding with the Americans and not the British.<ref name="hall">{{cite magazine|magazine=Filmiink|title=The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall|first=Stephen|last= Vagg|date=April 9, 2022|url=https://www.filmink.com.au/the-campy-yet-surprisingly-interesting-cinema-of-jon-hall/}}</ref> |
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==Plot |
==Plot== |
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In the [[Indiana Territory]] of the early 19th century, conflict arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the [[Shawnee]] Indian tribes in the area. Governor [[William Henry Harrison]] enlists the aid of Steve Ruddell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief [[Tecumseh]] goes back to childhood. |
In the [[Indiana Territory]] of the early 19th century, conflict arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the [[Shawnee]] Indian tribes in the area. Governor [[William Henry Harrison]] enlists the aid of Steve Ruddell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief [[Tecumseh]] goes back to childhood. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Jon Hall (actor)|Jon Hall]] as Steve Ruddell |
* [[Jon Hall (actor)|Jon Hall]] as Steve Ruddell |
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* Christine |
* [[Christine Larson (actress)|Christine Larson]] as Laura MacGregor |
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* [[Jay Silverheels]] as [[Tecumseh]] |
* [[Jay Silverheels]] as [[Tecumseh]] |
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* [[Michael Ansara]] as [[Tenskwatawa]], "The Prophet" |
* [[Michael Ansara]] as [[Tenskwatawa]], "The Prophet" |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 05:07, 23 September 2024
| Brave Warrior | |
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| Directed by | Spencer Gordon Bennet |
| Written by | Robert E. Kent |
| Produced by | Sam Katzman |
| Starring | Jon Hall Christine Larson |
| Cinematography | William V. Skall |
| Edited by | Aaron Stell |
Production company | Sam Katzman Productions |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Brave Warrior is a 1952 Technicolor[1] American Western film, directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.[2][3] It stars Jon Hall and Christine Larsen.[1][4] The story is based on events during the War of 1812 and the Battle of Tippecanoe, but contains historical inaccuracies, mainly in that Tecumseh is depicted as siding with the Americans and not the British.[5]
Plot
[edit]In the Indiana Territory of the early 19th century, conflict arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Ruddell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood.
Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support for the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Cast
[edit]- Jon Hall as Steve Ruddell
- Christine Larson as Laura MacGregor
- Jay Silverheels as Tecumseh
- Michael Ansara as Tenskwatawa, "The Prophet"
- Harry Cording as Shayne MacGregor
- James Seay as Gov. William Henry Harrison
- George Eldredge as Capt. Barny Demming
- Leslie Denison as Gen. Proctor
- Rory Mallinson as Barker
- Rusty Wescoatt as Standish
Production
[edit]Film locations
[edit]Agoura Ranch, Agoura, California was used as the MacGregor ranch.[citation needed] Burro Flats, Simi Hills was used to shoot the Indian charge.[citation needed] Corriganville Movie Ranch was also used. Archival footage of the dugout set attacked by Indians and the fort set in When the Redskins Rode (1951).[6]
Reception
[edit]Home media
[edit]Brave Warrior was released on DVD on August 6, 2013, by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Reid 2006, p. 17.
- ^ Hilger 2015, p. 119.
- ^ Pitts 2013, p. 43.
- ^ Osterberg 2000, p. 59.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (April 9, 2022). "The Campy, Yet Surprisingly Interesting Cinema of Jon Hall". Filmiink.
- ^ Gaberscek & Stier 2014, p. 152.
- ^ Brave Warrior. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (DVD). Culver City, California: Sony Pictures. August 6, 2013. ASIN B00DSAUOD2. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
Sources
[edit]- Hilger, Michael (2015). Native Americans in the Movies: Portrayals from Silent Films to the Present. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 119. ISBN 978-1442240018.
- Gaberscek, Carlo; Stier, Kenny (2014). In Search of Western Movie Sites. Morrisville, North Carolina: Lulu Press, Inc. p. 152. ISBN 978-1312695672.
- Osterberg, Bertil O. (2000). Colonial America on Film and Television: A Filmography. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 59. ISBN 978-0786408627.
- Pitts, Michael R. (2013). Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films (2nd ed.). New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 43. ISBN 978-0786463725.
- Reid, John Howard (2006). Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies and 'B' Films. Morrisville, North Carolina: Lulu Press, Inc. p. 17. ISBN 978-1430309680.
External links
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Categories:
- 1952 films
- 1952 Western (genre) films
- American Western (genre) films
- Columbia Pictures films
- Films adapted into comics
- Films directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet
- War of 1812 films
- 1950s English-language films
- 1950s American films
- Cultural depictions of Tecumseh
- Tecumseh
- Films about Native Americans
- English-language Western (genre) films
- Films produced by Sam Katzman