Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan

1954Movie87 minEnglish

Story of blood brothers whose bonds are tested when marauding Sioux Indians cross the border to enlist the peaceful Cree in a battle against the Great White Father.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: James NeilsonGenres: Western, Adventure, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1870s Canada, a determined Mountie goes undercover to thwart a band of Cree warriors who are being supplied with rifles by a ruthless fur trader. The Mountie must earn the trust of the Cree chief while navigating treacherous terrain and battling the elements. His mission is further complicated by a potential romance and the urgent need to prevent an all-out war.

Critical Reception

Saskatchewan is a standard, albeit somewhat forgettable, mid-century Western that leverages its Canadian setting for a change of pace. While it benefits from decent performances and a picturesque backdrop, it often adheres too closely to genre conventions, offering little in the way of groundbreaking narrative or visual flair.

What Reviewers Say

  • A competent but unremarkable Western outing.
  • Visually pleasing with a solid, if predictable, plot.
  • Lacks the depth and excitement of more memorable genre entries.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Saskatchewan are scarce, but those available often describe it as a typical Western for its era, appreciated for its historical setting and straightforward storytelling, though not particularly standing out from other films of the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, offering stunning natural scenery that adds to the visual appeal of the Western landscape.

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John Chard

John Chard

Mounties, Cree and the Sioux. Saskatchewan is directed by Raoul Walsh and written by Gil Doud. It stars Alan Ladd, Shelley Winters, J. Carrol Naish, Hugh O'Brian, Jay Silverheels, George Lewis and Robert Douglas. Music is by Joseph Ger...