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Director: Ken Spurgeon
Cast: Mo Brings Plenty, Buck Taylor, Mary Elizabeth McDonough, Darby Hinton
The story of the German family who traveled west and were attacked in September 1874 on the western plains of Kansas. What followed was a search for the girl captives that involved the military and the struggles of the Southern Cheyenne.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Contested Plains, directed by Ken Spurgeon, is a Western film that tells the story of a German family's attack on the western plains of Kansas in 1874 and the subsequent search for the girl captives involving the military and the Southern Cheyenne. The film has not received widespread critical acclaim or major awards recognition, and its public reception is not well-documented.
Why you might like this:
Fans of westerns and historical dramas will appreciate the compelling real-life story at the heart of 'The Contested Plains', directed by Ken Spurgeon. The film features standout performances from actors like Mo Brings Plenty, and provides a thoughtful, nuanced exploration of the struggles faced by a German family on the western frontier.