The Black Dakotas
“THUNDERING ACROSS THE HILLS OF DAKOTA”
Synopsis
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln sends an emissary with a peace treaty to the Sioux Indians. He also sends a gift of $130,000 in gold. This attracts the attention of Brock Marsh, the secret leader of a Confederate spy ring, who wants to keep the treaty from being signed and to also get his hands on the gold. Ruth Lawrence and Mike Daugherty work together against the machinations of Marsh
Top Cast
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Gary Merrill
Brock Marsh (alias Zachary Paige)
Wanda Hendrix
Ruth Lawrence
John Bromfield
Mike Daugherty
Noah Beery Jr.
'Gimpy' Joe Woods
Fay Roope
John Lawrence
Howard Wendell
Judge Horatio Baker
Robert F. Simon
U.S. Marshal Whit Collins (as Robert Simon)
James Griffith
Warren
Richard Webb
Frank Gibbs
Peter Whitney
Grimes
John War Eagle
War Cloud
Jay Silverheels
Black Buffalo
Frank Wilcox
Zachary Paige
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Buffum
- Original Title
- The Black Dakotas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
Ray Buffum
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Buffum
Writer
Ray Nazarro
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Dakotas
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What is The Black Dakotas about?
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln sends an emissary with a peace treaty to the Sioux Indians. He also sends a gift of $130,000 in gold. This attracts the attention of Brock Marsh, the secret leader of a Confederate spy ring, who wants to keep the treaty from being signed and to also get his hands on the gold. Ruth Lawrence and Mike Daugherty work together against the machinations of Marsh
Who directed The Black Dakotas?
The Black Dakotas was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in The Black Dakotas?
The principal cast of The Black Dakotas includes Gary Merrill, Wanda Hendrix, John Bromfield, Noah Beery Jr., Fay Roope.
When was The Black Dakotas released and how long is it?
The Black Dakotas was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.