Red Tomahawk
“Hell bent to head off the West's worst massacre!”
Synopsis
After Custer's defeat an army captain tries to warn a small town that the Sioux are coming. The inhabitants own two machine-guns but don't want to lend them to him.
Top Cast
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Howard Keel
Capt. Tom York
Joan Caulfield
Dakota Lil McCoy
Broderick Crawford
Columbus Smith
Scott Brady
Ep Wyatt
Wendell Corey
Sy Elkins
Richard Arlen
Deadwood Telegrapher
Tom Drake
Bill Kane
Tracy Olsen
Sal
Ben Cooper
Lt. Drake
Sailor Vincent
Saloon Gambler (uncredited)
Don 'Red' Barry
Bly
Gerald Jann
Wu Sing
Roy Jenson
2nd prospector
Dan White
1st prospector, Ned Crone
Henry Wills
Samuels
Sol Gorss
Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.G. Springsteen
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Craddock, Steve Fisher
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- Red Tomahawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.G. Springsteen
Andrew Craddock, Steve Fisher
Jimmie Haskell
W. Wallace Kelley
John F. Schreyer
A.C. Lyles
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Craddock
Writer
A.C. Lyles
Producer
Steve Fisher
Writer
R.G. Springsteen
Director
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
John F. Schreyer
Editor
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Tomahawk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Tomahawk about?
After Custer's defeat an army captain tries to warn a small town that the Sioux are coming. The inhabitants own two machine-guns but don't want to lend them to him.
Who directed Red Tomahawk?
Red Tomahawk was directed by R.G. Springsteen.
Who stars in Red Tomahawk?
The principal cast of Red Tomahawk includes Howard Keel, Joan Caulfield, Broderick Crawford, Scott Brady, Wendell Corey.
When was Red Tomahawk released and how long is it?
Red Tomahawk was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Tomahawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Tomahawk was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Tomahawk?
Red Tomahawk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).