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The Charge at Feather River

  • 19531953
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 35m
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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
6.2/10
637
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
26,447
12,302
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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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    • 20User 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 Archer
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Jennie McKeever
    Frank Lovejoy
    Frank Lovejoy
    • Sgt. Charlie Baker
    Helen Westcott
    Helen Westcott
    • Anne McKeever
    Dick Wesson
    Dick Wesson
    • Pvt. Cullen
    Onslow Stevens
    Onslow Stevens
    • Grover Johnson
    Steve Brodie
    Steve Brodie
    • Pvt. Ryan
    Ron Hagerthy
    Ron Hagerthy
    • Johnny McKeever
    Fay Roope
    Fay Roope
    • Lt. Col. Kilrain
    Neville Brand
    Neville Brand
    • Pvt. Morgan
    Henry Kulky
    Henry Kulky
    • Pvt. Smiley
    Lane Chandler
    Lane Chandler
    • Pvt. Zebulon Poinsett
    Fred Carson
    • Chief Thunder Hawk
    James Brown
    James Brown
    • Pvt. Connors
    Ralph Brooks
    • Pvt. Wilhelm
    Carl Andre
    • Pvt. Hudkins
    Ben Corbett
    Ben Corbett
    • Pvt. Carver
    Fred Kennedy
    Fred Kennedy
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    • 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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    The Guardhouse Brigade
    The Charge At Feather River finds Guy Madison in charge of a group of misfit soldiers called the Guardhouse Brigade because that's where most of them were recruited for this mission from. The mission is to rescue two white women, Helen Westcott and Vera Miles, who were taken years ago during a raid and are now confirmed alive and now living with the Arapahoe.

    The worst of his recruits is Neville Brand, but the rest of the crew that Madison has are no prizes with the exception of Lane Chandler who was a former Confederate officer who captured Madison during the Civil War. Along for comic relief are Dick Wesson and Henry Kulky who provide some levity in what is a serious film.

    Vera Miles got her first real notice here. She's never been to Sweden, but she suffers from Stockholm syndrome as she now totally identifies with her captors. In fact she's going to be the bride of the chief, making him quite the envy of his tribe since none of them are married to any blonds. She acquits herself well in the part.

    The film is loosely based on a real cavalry engagement in the Indian Wars, the battle of Beecher's Island. It combines elements of The Dirty Dozen and with John Ford's classic Two Rode Together.

    And of course there's the 3-D which elicited a lot of excitement back in the Fifties. Even today seeing the various spears, tomahawks, and even some tobacco juice, courtesy of Frank Lovejoy, coming right at you on the small screen is impressive.

    The Charge At Feather River still holds up well today, but should really be seen at a movie theater.
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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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