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Apache (1954)
Director: Robert Aldrich
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters, John McIntire, Charles Bronson
Runtime87 min
RatingNR
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Following the surrender of Geronimo, Massai, the last Apache warrior is captured and scheduled for transportation to a Florida reservation. On the way he manages to escape and heads for his homeland to win back his girl and settle down to grow crops. His pursuers have other ideas though.
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Apache is a critically acclaimed 1954 western directed by Robert Aldrich. The film was well-received by critics for its gritty, realistic portrayal of the Apache conflict and the powerful performance by lead actor Burt Lancaster. While it did not receive any major awards, Apache is considered one of the standout westerns of the era and has maintained a strong audience following, with an IMDb rating of 7.2 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88%.
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Fans of classic Westerns and action movies will appreciate Robert Aldrich's 1954 film Apache, which features a standout performance by Burt Lancaster as the last Apache warrior, Massai, fighting for his freedom and homeland against his pursuers.
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Apache is a 1954 American Western film directed by Robert Aldrich and starring Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters and John McIntire. The film was based on the novel Broncho Apache by Paul Wellman, which was published in 1936. It was Aldrich's first color film.
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