Arrow In The Dust
Arrow In The Dust

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Arrow In The Dust

1954
Movie
79 min
English

A cavalry deserter poses as a major and leads a wagon train with a hidden cargo of repeating rifles.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Lesley SelanderGenres: Western, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

In the post-Civil War West, a tough cavalry scout is tasked with escorting a wealthy rancher's daughter through Apache territory. The journey is fraught with danger, including ambushes and the harsh desert environment, as they must confront both external threats and their own developing feelings for each other. Their survival depends on the scout's wits and the daughter's resilience against the unforgiving landscape and hostile tribes.

Critical Reception

Arrow in the Dust was a modest Western release of its time, generally received as a typical, competently made genre film. Critics often highlighted its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, though it didn't break new ground within the Western genre. Audiences at the time likely appreciated its straightforward narrative and familiar Western tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exciting action and frontier atmosphere.

  • Sterling Hayden's stoic performance was often noted.

  • Considered a standard, albeit enjoyable, Western for its era.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this 1954 film is not readily available. However, as a typical Western of its time, it likely appealed to fans of the genre who enjoyed straightforward action and adventure stories set in the American West.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Technicolor, which was a significant visual feature for Westerns of the mid-1950s, aiming to enhance the sweeping landscapes and dramatic action sequences.

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John Chard

John Chard

The Laramie Redemption. Arrow in the Dust is directed by Lesley Selander and adapted to screenplay by Don Martin from the L. L. Foreman novel. It stars Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Keith Larson, Tom Tully and Tudour Owen. Music is by Ma...