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The Charge at Feather River

  • 19531953
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Guy Madison and Helen Westcott in The Charge at Feather River (1953)
In Colorado territory, Miles Archer is asked by the cavalry at Fort Bellows to aid in rescuing two white women abducted by the Cheyenne and to provide security for the railroad construction teams.
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In Colorado territory, Miles Archer is asked by the cavalry at Fort Bellows to aid in rescuing two white women abducted by the Cheyenne and to provide security for the railroad construction ... Read allIn Colorado territory, Miles Archer is asked by the cavalry at Fort Bellows to aid in rescuing two white women abducted by the Cheyenne and to provide security for the railroad construction teams.In Colorado territory, Miles Archer is asked by the cavalry at Fort Bellows to aid in rescuing two white women abducted by the Cheyenne and to provide security for the railroad construction teams.
IMDb RATING
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622
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  • Director
    • Gordon Douglas
  • Writer
    • James R. Webb
  • Stars
    • Guy Madison
    • Vera Miles
    • Frank Lovejoy
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  • Director
    • Gordon Douglas
  • Writer
    • James R. Webb
  • Stars
    • Guy Madison
    • Vera Miles
    • Frank Lovejoy
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    • 18User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Guy Madison in The Charge at Feather River (1953)
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    Helen Westcott in The Charge at Feather River (1953)
    Guy Madison, Vera Miles, Onslow Stevens, and Helen Westcott in The Charge at Feather River (1953)
    Vera Miles in The Charge at Feather River (1953)
    Guy Madison and Helen Westcott in The Charge at Feather River (1953)
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    Frank Lovejoy, Guy Madison, Vera Miles, and Helen Westcott in The Charge at Feather River (1953)

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    Guy Madison
    Guy Madison
    • Miles Archeras Miles Archer
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Jennie McKeeveras Jennie McKeever
    Frank Lovejoy
    Frank Lovejoy
    • Sgt. Charlie Bakeras Sgt. Charlie Baker
    Helen Westcott
    Helen Westcott
    • Anne McKeeveras Anne McKeever
    Dick Wesson
    Dick Wesson
    • Pvt. Cullenas Pvt. Cullen
    Onslow Stevens
    Onslow Stevens
    • Grover Johnsonas Grover Johnson
    Steve Brodie
    Steve Brodie
    • Pvt. Ryanas Pvt. Ryan
    Ron Hagerthy
    Ron Hagerthy
    • Johnny McKeeveras Johnny McKeever
    Fay Roope
    Fay Roope
    • Lt. Col. Kilrainas Lt. Col. Kilrain
    Neville Brand
    Neville Brand
    • Pvt. Morganas Pvt. Morgan
    Henry Kulky
    Henry Kulky
    • Pvt. Smileyas Pvt. Smiley
    Lane Chandler
    Lane Chandler
    • Pvt. Zebulon Poinsettas Pvt. Zebulon Poinsett
    Fred Carson
    • Chief Thunder Hawkas Chief Thunder Hawk
    James Brown
    James Brown
    • Pvt. Connorsas Pvt. Connors
    Ralph Brooks
    • Pvt. Wilhelmas Pvt. Wilhelm
    Carl Andre
    • Pvt. Hudkinsas Pvt. Hudkins
    Ben Corbett
    Ben Corbett
    • Pvt. Carveras Pvt. Carver
    Fred Kennedy
    Fred Kennedy
    • Leechas Leech
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writer
      • James R. Webb
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    • Trivia
      WILHELM SCREAM: A scream used for the character Private Wilhelm (recorded originally for Distant Drums (1951)), can be heard when he is shot in the leg by and arrow and painfully lets out a Wilhelm. This famous sound effect has since been re-used in many films, including the Star Wars, The Lord of The Rings and Indiana Jones films.
    • Goofs
      In the final battle scene, there are three Indians charging the position. The Indian in the middle has his own reins, plus the reins of the rider on the left of screen. This is before they are fired at. Then, as the left-hand rider is shot, hangs on but then falls into the river, the central rider pulls his horse straight.
    • Quotes

      Pvt. Wilhelm: Yeah; I'll just fill my pipe!

      [gets shot by an arrow in the leg]

      Pvt. Wilhelm: AAH!

    • Connections
      Featured in A Star Is Born (1954)

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    6/10
    I remember it well
    I saw this movie in its original 3-D run in 1953 and never forgot it. Roughly based the actual Battle of Beecher's Island in Colorado, it's pretty exciting stuff. Some say that this is the movie that killed 3-D with Frank Lovejoy spitting into the face of the audience. I don't know about that, but I do know that I enjoyed it then and enjoyed it again recently on cable. And then, of course, this is THE movie with the Wilhelm Scream, made famous by latter day maestros such as George Lucas. No DVD version released yet...maybe in the not-too-distant future. The love story is sort of stupid and the comedy bits are not very funny, but I know I enjoyed it more than The English Patient, or just about anything that Merchant-Ivory ever released. I suppose the movie was produced to take advantage of Guy Madison's high visibility as TV's Wild Bill, very popular with the kiddies at the time.
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    • Release date
      • July 11, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Burning Arrow
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Ana River, Norco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,650,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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