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Broken Arrow

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  • 1h 33m
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7.2/10
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James Stewart and Debra Paget in Broken Arrow (1950)
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DramaRomanceWestern
Tom Jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and Apaches in Arizona territory.Tom Jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and Apaches in Arizona territory.Tom Jeffords tries to make peace between settlers and Apaches in Arizona territory.
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  • Director
    • Delmer Daves
  • Writers
    • Elliott Arnold(novel "Blood Brother")
    • Albert Maltz(screenplay)
    • Michael Blankfort(front for Albert Maltz)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Jeff Chandler
    • Debra Paget
  • Director
    • Delmer Daves
  • Writers
    • Elliott Arnold(novel "Blood Brother")
    • Albert Maltz(screenplay)
    • Michael Blankfort(front for Albert Maltz)
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Jeff Chandler
    • Debra Paget
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 88User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:45
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    James Stewart and Jeff Chandler in Broken Arrow (1950)
    James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, and Debra Paget in Broken Arrow (1950)
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    James Stewart in Broken Arrow (1950)
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    James Stewart and Debra Paget in Broken Arrow (1950)
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    James Stewart and Debra Paget in Broken Arrow (1950)

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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Tom Jeffords
    Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler
    • Cochise
    Debra Paget
    Debra Paget
    • Sonseeahray
    Basil Ruysdael
    Basil Ruysdael
    • Gen. Oliver Howard
    Will Geer
    Will Geer
    • Ben Slade
    Joyce Mackenzie
    Joyce Mackenzie
    • Terry
    • (as Joyce MacKenzie)
    Arthur Hunnicutt
    Arthur Hunnicutt
    • Milt Duffield
    Robert Adler
    Robert Adler
    • Lonergan - Stage Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Trevor Bardette
    Trevor Bardette
    • Stage Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Chris Willow Bird
    Chris Willow Bird
    • Nochalo
    • (uncredited)
    Raymond Bramley
    • Col. Bernall
    • (uncredited)
    Chet Brandenburg
    Chet Brandenburg
    • Miner
    • (uncredited)
    Argentina Brunetti
    Argentina Brunetti
    • Nalikadeya - Cochise's Wife
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Carter
    Harry Carter
    • Miner
    • (uncredited)
    Iron Eyes Cody
    Iron Eyes Cody
    • Teese
    • (uncredited)
    J.W. Cody
    J.W. Cody
    • Pionsenay - Chosen Warrior
    • (uncredited)
    Heinie Conklin
    Heinie Conklin
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Dolores Christine Cypert
    • American Indian
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Delmer Daves
    • Writers
      • Elliott Arnold(novel "Blood Brother")
      • Albert Maltz(screenplay) (front Michael Blankfort)
      • Michael Blankfort(front for Albert Maltz)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The broken arrow, which signals an end to fighting, is in fact a Blackfoot Indian symbol, not an Apache symbol. The Blackfoot are native to Montana and Alberta, Canada.
    • Goofs
      When General Oliver is beginning to pick himself off the ground after the Apache attack on the military wagon train, the first shot shows the ground to be mostly desert sand, with very little vegetation, but when the scene jumps to a long shot of the General getting up, the ground around him is almost entirely covered with green vegetation, showing scarcely any sand at all.
    • Quotes

      Cochise: You know what I am thinking? Maybe someday you will kill me, or I will kill you. But we will not spit on each other.

    • Connections
      Featured in Family Classics: Family Classics: Broken Arrow (1963)

    User reviews88

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Arrow Hits Target
    In this underrated Western, Stewart is an ex-scout who tries to make peace between the Apaches and the white settlers in 1870s Arizona. For some reason this film's reputation has taken a hit over the years, but it is quite enjoyable. Stewart made several Westerns in the 1950s, starting with this and "Winchester 73" in 1950. Although the latter film is more highly regarded today, this film is actually better crafted, boasting fine cinematography and score. Chandler gives perhaps the best performance of his career as the noble Apache chief who is willing to make peace. Paget (looking like Britney Spears!) plays Stewart's love interest.
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    • kenjha
    • Jul 30, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Apache languages
    • Also known as
      • Arrow
    • Filming locations
      • Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,145
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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