Overview
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
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DirectorDelmer Daves
WriterAlbert Maltz
Cast
James Stewart
Tom Jeffords
Jeff Chandler
Cochise
Debra Paget
Sonseeahray
Basil Ruysdael
Gen. Oliver Howard
Will Geer
Ben Slade
Joyce Mackenzie
Terry
Arthur Hunnicutt
Milt Duffield
Robert Adler
Lonergan - Stage Driver (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
Stage Passenger (uncredited)
Chris Willow Bird
Nochalo (uncredited)
Raymond Bramley
Col. Bernall (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Miner (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
Nalikadeya - Cochise's Wife (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Miner (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Teese (uncredited)
J.W. Cody
Pionsenay - Chosen Warrior (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Townsman (uncredited)
Dolores Christine Cypert
American Indian/Redbird (uncredited)
Aubrey Lee Dale
Indian (uncredited)
John Doucette
Mule Driver (uncredited)
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Added Jun 3, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026