I am surprised that no western buff has noticed the resemblance between this one and Hugo Fregonse most iconicic feature, at least in some scenes, when the lead characters wait for the indian attack. But Lee Sholem is definitely not Fregonese, this is maybe here his best movie. He was no more else than a B movie director, without any ambition. The producers of this film were careful about it and the director followed, and that's good enough for me. Stephen Mc Nally and Julie Adams bring their talent and screen presence for the best. The Indians are once more not shown as bloodthirsty beasts. This is an excellent grade B western for me. Don't miss this powerful scene where Indians come to their enemies to get food by barter, not to get fire arms but ONLY FOOD to survive. Poor Indians who were cheated by the Whites. A very powerful, poignant moment, very surprising for such a B picture.
Review of The Stand at Apache River
