This exciting and moving Western, beautifully shot in Technicolor, was a landmark film in Hollywood history, giving a sympathetic picture of the Native Americans.

James Stewart's sincerity gives stature to the role of Tom Jeffords, a frontier scout who tries to keep the peace.

Jeff Chandler made his name with his strong, dignified portrait of the Indian chief, Cochise, and played him twice more - in The Battle at Apache Pass and Taza, Son of Cochise.