Flaming Feather
Flaming Feather

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Flaming Feather

1952
Movie
77 min
English

A mysterious outlaw known as the Sidewinder, phantom leader of renegade Ute Indians, terrorizes the people of the Arizona Territory in the 1870s. When rancher Tex McCloud has his place burned out, he vows to find and kill the Sidewinder.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Ray EnrightGenres: Western, Adventure, Romance

Plot Summary

In the Wild West, a tough U.S. Marshal, Jedediah Cross, is assigned to investigate a series of Apache raids on settlers and the subsequent theft of army weapons. He suspects that a seemingly legitimate trading post owner, Carl Brown, is actually the mastermind behind the attacks, supplying the Apaches with guns. Cross must navigate betrayals and face down Brown's ruthless gang to uncover the truth and bring peace to the territory.

Critical Reception

Flaming Feather was a moderately received Western at the time of its release, known for its action sequences and classic Western tropes. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it provided solid entertainment for fans of the genre. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating the straightforward plot and the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its classic Western action and straightforward narrative.

  • Sterling Hayden's stoic performance as the marshal was a highlight.

  • A competent, if unspectacular, entry into the Western genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews often cite the film's traditional Western elements as enjoyable, with many appreciating the clear-cut conflict between good and evil. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but the action sequences and pacing kept them engaged.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Technicolor, which was a popular format for Westerns during the 1950s, aiming to bring the vibrant landscapes of the American West to life.

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John Chard

John Chard

Sidewinder in their sights. Flaming Feather is directed by Ray Enright and written by Gerald Drayson Adams. It stars Sterling Hayden, Forrest Tucker, Arleen Whelan, Barbara Rush, Victor Jory, Edgar Buchanan and Richard Arlen. A Technicol...