Navajo Run
Navajo Run

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Navajo Run

1964
Movie
75 min
English

A sick trap opens for half-breed Matthew Whitehawk when he seeks help at a frontier ranch after being bitten by a rattler. Luke Grog, wife Sarah, and mute brother Jesse nurse him back to his feet so that Luke can drop him in the middle of the forest without food or water and hunt him down as he has 16 Indians before him.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: S. Lee PogostinGenres: Western, Drama

Plot Summary

In the harsh landscape of the Navajo Nation, a prospector named Jonathan T. Adams risks his life searching for gold. He finds himself in conflict with a ruthless rancher, Jedediah Robinson, who controls the water supply and terrorizes the local Navajo people. Adams must navigate treacherous terrain and confront Robinson's violence to survive and protect the indigenous community.

Critical Reception

Navajo Run received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its generic plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated the attempt to address social issues within a Western framework, the film was largely overlooked and is considered a B-movie of its era.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and formulaic Western with little to distinguish it from others of its time.

  • The film attempts to tackle serious themes but falls short due to a lack of depth and character development.

  • Vincent Price's performance is a notable, though somewhat out of place, element.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this lesser-known film.

Fun Fact

Despite its Western setting and themes, 'Navajo Run' was filmed in Apache Junction, Arizona, and surrounding areas, rather than on or near the actual Navajo Nation.

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