Movie Cosmos - Brave Warrior

Description:

In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.

Top Cast >

Jon Hall

As Steve Ruddell

Jay Silverheels

As Chief Tecumseh

Christine Larson

As Laura Macgregor

Michael Ansara

As The Prophet

Harry Cording

As Shayne MacGregor

James Seay

As Gov. William Henry Harrison

George Eldredge

As Captain Barney Demming

Leslie Denison

As Gen. Proctor / Bancroft

Rory Mallinson

As Barker (as Rory Malinson)

Rusty Wescoatt

As Standish

Bert Davidson

As Gilbert Simon

Billy Wilkerson

As Chief Little Cloud

Gil Perkins

As English Lieutenant (as Gilbert V. Perkins)

Fred F. Sears

As Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

George Sowards

As Wagon Driver (uncredited)

Eddie Parker

As Joe (uncredited)

Victor Adamson

As Sentry (uncredited)

David Sharpe

As Cannon Man (uncredited)

Al Wyatt Sr.

As Henchman (uncredited)

Chris Willow Bird

As Townsman (uncredited)

Dale Van Sickel

As Soldier (uncredited)

George Ford

As Soldier (uncredited)

Tom Steele

As Soldier (uncredited)

Herman Hack

As Indian (uncredited)

Wally West

As Indian (uncredited)

Jerado Decordovier

As Indian (uncredited)

Art Felix

As Indian (uncredited)

Artie Ortego

As Indian (uncredited)

Top Crew >

Spencer Gordon Bennet

Director

Robert E. Kent

Writer

Sam Katzman

Producer

Sidney Clifford

Set Decoration

William V. Skall

Director of Photography

Charles S. Gould

Assistant Director

Herbert B. Leonard

Unit Manager

Aaron Stell

Editor

Paul Palmentola

Art Direction

Mischa Bakaleinikoff

Music Director

Reviews:

CinemaSerf (5/10)

Jon Hall is actually quite good in this fictional historical romp that sees his "Steve Ruddell" character caught up in the early battles between the UK and it's itchy-footed colony, the US - as well as a more fraternal one between Tecumseh (Jay Silverheels) and his brother Michael Ansara ("the Prophet") for leadership of the Shawnee tribe whose support is sought by both sides in the somewhat larger conflict. Plenty of tomahawk action, duplicity, and a bit of romance with "Laura" (Christine Larson) move this along with plenty of colourful action. Sure, the dialogue is limited and Harry Cording a fish out of water as the two-faced father of "Laura" but it rattles along nicely and though probably not a film you will recall an hour after watching, it is still an enjoyable enough way to

2022-09-09