Hostage Child (9 Mar. 1962)

A Tonkawa boy is found starving on his way to Fort Lacey to find his sister to help his starving tribe. He unknowingly unearths that Col. Briscoe known as the butcher of Indians is unwittingly married to his sister thinking she is Spanish.

Director:

Harmon Jones

Writer:

Ric Hardman

Stars:

Eric Fleming, Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Eric Fleming	...	Gil Favor
Clint Eastwood	...	Rowdy Yates
Paul Brinegar	...	Wishbone
Charles H. Gray	...	Clay Forrester (as Charles Gray)
James Murdock	...	Mushy
Steve Raines	...	Jim Quince
Rocky Shahan	...	Joe Scarlet
Robert Cabal	...	Hey Soos (credit only)
Debra Paget	...	Azuela
James Coburn	...	Colonel Briscoe
Ed Kemmer	...	Major Harper (as Edward Kemmer)
Jimmy Baird	...	Arnee
Naomi Stevens	...	Maria
Alan Reynolds	...	Gary
Joe Brooks	...	Sentry

Storyline

The drovers find a starving Tonkawa boy Arnee headed to Fort Lacey to find his sister Azuela. The starving Tonkawa are about to leave the reservation to hunt as they have eaten even their horses. She has sent Arnee food so he hopes she can help his tribe. Clay knows there are no Indians at Fort Lacey which is commanded by Col. Briscoe known as "The Butcher" because he takes no prisoners. Favor sends Rowdy to help Arnee reach the fort. At the fort Col. Briscoe is enjoying his time with his new baby and young Spanish wife. In reality she is a Tonkawa squaw, passing for white who married the Indian-hating Colonel in hopes that marriage and children would change his anti-Indian views and help her people. Upon their arrival, Arnee spots his sister claiming the Colonel's wife is his sister. Arnee reveals his people are about to leave the reservation to hunt in violation of the Colonel's orders giving him an excuse to slaughter them. Upon further questioning Azuela's true ethnic background ...

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Western

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 1962 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

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