The Great Sioux Uprising
“For the scarlet lips of a traitor's woman - he stood alone - against the mighty Chief Red Cloud and the scalp-hungry hordes at his command!”
Synopsis
During the Civil War, in Wyoming, horse dealers Joan Britton and Stephen Cook are competing to supply the Union Army with horses. A Cherokee is in the area to stir up the Sioux against the Union just as Cook decides to steal a herd of Sioux horses. Ex-army doctor Jonathan Westgate opposes Cook’s unscrupulous methods as well as being Cook’s rival for the affections of Joan. It seems Westgate is the only one able to prevent a new Indian war.
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Jeff Chandler
Jonathan Westgate
Faith Domergue
Joan Britton
Lyle Bettger
Stephen Cook
Peter Whitney
Ahab Jones
Stacy Harris
Uriah (as Stacy S. Harris)
Walter Sande
Joe Baird
Stephen Chase
Major McKay
John War Eagle
Red Cloud
Glenn Strange
Stand Watie
Charles Arnt
Gist
Julia Montoya
Heyoka
Ray Bennett
Sgt. Manners
Dewey Drapeau
Teo-Ka-Ha
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Ray (as Boyd Red Morgan)
Lane Bradford
Lee
Jack Ingram
Sam
Clem Fuller
Jake
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
July 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater, Melvin Levy
- Original Title
- The Great Sioux Uprising
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
J. Robert Bren, Gladys Atwater, Melvin Levy
Maury Gertsman
Edward Curtiss
Albert J. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Albert J. Cohen
Producer
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
J. Robert Bren
Screenplay
Gladys Atwater
Screenplay
Melvin Levy
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Sioux Uprising
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What is The Great Sioux Uprising about?
During the Civil War, in Wyoming, horse dealers Joan Britton and Stephen Cook are competing to supply the Union Army with horses. A Cherokee is in the area to stir up the Sioux against the Union just as Cook decides to steal a herd of Sioux horses. Ex-army doctor Jonathan Westgate opposes Cook’s unscrupulous methods as well as being Cook’s rival for the affections of Joan. It seems Westgate is the only one able to prevent a new Indian war.
Who directed The Great Sioux Uprising?
The Great Sioux Uprising was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in The Great Sioux Uprising?
The principal cast of The Great Sioux Uprising includes Jeff Chandler, Faith Domergue, Lyle Bettger, Peter Whitney, Stacy Harris.
When was The Great Sioux Uprising released and how long is it?
The Great Sioux Uprising was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Sioux Uprising?
The Great Sioux Uprising holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).