Tomahawk (1951) ✯

: Much like contemporary films Broken Arrow and Fort Apache , Tomahawk focuses on the injustices committed against the Sioux and the brutality of certain U.S. Cavalry members.

: The film stars Van Heflin as the legendary scout Jim Bridger. It also features early supporting roles from Rock Hudson and Yvonne De Carlo . Tomahawk (1951)

“Sherman paints some lovely images, packs in the action, tackles tough themes, coaxes solid performances from his cast and entertains all the way.” livius1.com : Much like contemporary films Broken Arrow and

The 1951 Western Tomahawk is often praised as a film that broke from the era's typical tropes by humanizing Native Americans. Directed by George Sherman, it dramatizes the Red Cloud's War of 1866 and is noted for its high degree of "historical verisimilitude" compared to other Technicolor Westerns of the time. Key Highlights It also features early supporting roles from Rock

“It looks and feels like a small and rushed project... while occasionally good, [Van Heflin] plays a different man that is not right for the story.” Blu-ray.com · 3 years ago