The Charge at Feather River
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Written by: James R. Webb
Starring: Guy Madison, Vera Miles, Frank Lovejoy, Helen Westcott
Runtime: 95 minutes
Studio: Warner Bros.
Release: Originally in 3D on July 11, 1953
They called them the Guard House Brigade, a ragtag group of misfits who "volunteered" to rescue two white girls from the clutches of Thunder Hawk. Led by Miles Archer (Guy Madison), these misfits venture deep into Cheyenne territory. However, when they succeed in their mission, the young women aren’t exactly eager to be rescued, especially Thunder Hawk’s bride-to-be. What follows is a running gun battle that builds up to the intense final scenes at Feather River, leaving you guessing who will survive.
Vera Miles plays Anne McKeever, Thunder Hawk's would-be bride, resisting her rescuers at every turn, while her sister Jennie, portrayed by Helen Westcott, fears returning due to the judgment of other women.
Frank Lovejoy shines as Sergeant Charlie Baker, one of the few soldiers not from the guardhouse, and Onslow Stevens portrays Grover Johnson, a civilian sketch artist documenting the brigade’s journey to the final battle.
Overall, the movie delivered plenty of action and maintained a gripping level of tension right up to the climactic conclusion. 8/10
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