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Ulzana's Raid

  • 19721972
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
5.9K
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Ulzana's Raid (1972)
After fierce war chief Ulzana and a small war party jump the reservation bent on murder and terror, an inexperienced young lieutenant is assigned to track him down.
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After fierce war chief Ulzana and a small war party jump the reservation bent on murder and terror, an inexperienced young lieutenant is assigned to track him down.After fierce war chief Ulzana and a small war party jump the reservation bent on murder and terror, an inexperienced young lieutenant is assigned to track him down.After fierce war chief Ulzana and a small war party jump the reservation bent on murder and terror, an inexperienced young lieutenant is assigned to track him down.

IMDb RATING
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5.9K
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  • Director
    • Robert Aldrich
  • Writer
    • Alan Sharp
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Bruce Davison
    • Jorge Luke
  • Director
    • Robert Aldrich
  • Writer
    • Alan Sharp
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Bruce Davison
    • Jorge Luke
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
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    Richard Jaeckel in Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Richard Jaeckel in Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Burt Lancaster in Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Bruce Davison and Richard Jaeckel in Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Burt Lancaster in Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Burt Lancaster in Ulzana's Raid (1972)
    Burt Lancaster in Ulzana's Raid (1972)

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    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • McIntosh
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Lt. Garnett DeBuin
    Jorge Luke
    Jorge Luke
    • Ke-Ni-Tay
    Richard Jaeckel
    Richard Jaeckel
    • Sergeant
    Joaquín Martínez
    Joaquín Martínez
    • Ulzana
    • (as Joaquin Martinez)
    Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner
    • Captain Gates
    Karl Swenson
    Karl Swenson
    • Rukeyser
    Douglass Watson
    Douglass Watson
    • Maj. Cartwright
    Dran Hamilton
    Dran Hamilton
    • Mrs. Riordan
    John Pearce
    John Pearce
    • Corporal
    Gladys Holland
    • Mrs. Rukeyser
    Margaret Fairchild
    • Mrs.Ginsford
    Aimee Eccles
    Aimee Eccles
    • McIntosh's Indian Woman
    • (as Aimee Ecclés)
    Richard Bull
    Richard Bull
    • Ginsford
    Otto Reichow
    Otto Reichow
    • Steegmeyer
    Dean Smith
    Dean Smith
    • Horowitz
    Larry Randles
    • Mulkearn
    Hal Maguire
    • Trooper
    • Director
      • Robert Aldrich
    • Writer
      • Alan Sharp
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    • Trivia
      Although technically not credited as such, Burt Lancaster was virtually a producer on the film, helping bring it to screen, taking a percentage instead of an upfront salary and having a say in the editing stages.
    • Goofs
      When the platoon sets out from the fort, Macintosh's Indian girlfriend is watching them depart, with her face half-hidden by the shawl she is holding tightly under her nose. The next shot cuts straight to a close up of her face, but her hands are not in view and more of her face is hidden by the shawl.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Harry Garnett DeBuin: Well, what's the point, Mr. MacIntosh, if we can't close the gap.

      McIntosh: Remember the rules, Lieutenant. The first one to make a mistake gets to buryin' some people.

    • Alternate versions
      There are two versions of this film, Robert Aldrich's print (RA) and Burt Lancaster's (BL) print. There are many subtle differences between the two although the overall running times are similar and most of the changes involve alterations of shots or lines of dialog within scenes. In the UK the Lancaster version was released on VHS and the Aldrich version on DVD (same as the US version) The major differences versions are: (a) The Aldrich version has an opening scene (before the credits) showing Ulzana leaving the reservation. This is missing from the Lancaster print. (b) The BL version deletes almost all shots of Burt Lancaster's Indian woman - played by Aimee Eccles (c) The BL version has a scene showing the two troopers pursuing the wounded Indian, The off-screen Indian kills one of them with rifle fire and the survivor rides away. This is missing from the RA print therefore creating more ambiguity as to what actually happened when the survivor returns. (d) The scene in which the rape victim plunges herself in the river is longer in the RA version and she refers to herself trying to "wash it off". In the BL version, the scene is abridged to suggest only suicide.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Tyttökullat: Big Daddy (1986)

    User reviews77

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    7/10
    Here in this land, man must have power.
    Character actor Joaquin Martinez plays the title role in this pursuit-Western, a story of a fierce Apache war chief who flees a reservation with his comrades, determined to institute a reign of terror. A wet-behind-the-ears Cavalry officer, Lt. DeBuin (Bruce Davison), is put in charge of the pursuit, and while he will have the final say in military matters, he will also need to defer to the judgment of McIntosh (Burt Lancaster), the veteran Indian scout who will be used for tracking. Also along for the ride is an Indian named Ke-Ni-Tay (Jorge Luke), and DeBuin will have his doubts as to where Ke-Ni-Tays' loyalty lies.

    Filmed against some beautiful countryside, this is an overlooked item on the resume of accomplished filmmaker Robert Aldrich, better known for such films as "Kiss Me Deadly", "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?", and "The Dirty Dozen". Some viewers may take exception to the portrayal of Indians in this narrative, as most of them are true savages, but director Robert Aldrich and screenwriter Alan Sharp ("Night Moves") make sure to drive home the point that there will be atrocities committed by both sides. The two parties are not really that different. Lending his expert advise and wisdom is McIntosh, who always has something interesting to say to the impassioned but somewhat naive DeBuin. Aldrich and Sharp pull no punches in terms of violence, which would cause them to lose some more audience members. And yet everything plays out with a refreshing lack of sentimentality. The Cavalry endures in their mission, despite the fact that these particular opponents always seem to be more than one step ahead of them.

    The performances are first-rate, with Lancaster scoring in one of his most matter-of-fact, low key portrayals. Davison is just right in his part. Luke has some scene-stealing moments, especially when he says, "His wife, ugly. My wife, not so ugly." As played by Martinez, Ulzana remains something of an enigma; the character has few major scenes and not much dialogue to utter. Richard Jaeckel, Lloyd Bochner, Karl Swenson, John Pearce, and Richard Bull comprise an excellent supporting cast; among the Cavalrymen are Ted Markland, Nick Cravat, and Richard Farnsworth.

    Designed as a Vietnam war allegory, the picture does have a clearly stated message warning against demonizing ones' opponents, and plays out in a reasonably realistic fashion. Recommended.

    Seven out of 10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1973 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Apache languages
    • Also known as
      • Ulzana- Verinen apassi
    • Filming locations
      • Coronado National Forest, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • De Haven Productions
      • The Associates & Aldrich Company
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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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