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Following the surrender of Geronimo, Massai, the last Apache warrior is captured and scheduled for transportation to a Florida reservation. On the way he manages to escape and heads for his homeland to win back his girl and settle down to grow crops. His pursuers have other ideas though.
A white man raised by the Apache tribe is caught between two worlds when he tries to return to his adoptive people after serving time in prison. He faces prejudice from both the U.S. Cavalry and his own tribe, forcing him to become a fugitive and a symbol of Apache resistance.
Apache was met with a generally positive reception from critics, praised for its strong performances and its more nuanced portrayal of Native American characters for its time. While some found its pacing uneven, it is considered a solid entry in the Western genre.
Praised for Burt Lancaster's compelling performance as the conflicted protagonist.
Appreciated for its attempt to present a more complex view of Native American characters and their struggles.
Some found the narrative somewhat conventional despite its more progressive themes.
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Director Robert Aldrich initially wanted to film Apache in 3D, but the studio rejected the idea.
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Number 43 Apache is directed by Robert Aldrich and adapted to screenplay by James R. Webb from the novel "Broncho Apache" written by Paul Wellman. It stars Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters, John McIntire, John Dehner, Charles Bronson and Paul...
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