The Yellow Tomahawk
“An Indian Scout and a Blonde Wildcat . . . They Faced the Most Savage of All Indian Raids!”
Synopsis
When the army insists on building a fort on Indian land, in defiance of a treaty, the warnings of a scout go unheeded.
Top Cast
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Rory Calhoun
Adam
Peggie Castle
Katherine
Noah Beery Jr.
Tonio (as Noah Beery)
Warner Anderson
Major Ives
Peter Graves
Sawyer
Lee Van Cleef
Fire Knife
Rita Moreno
Honey Bear
Dan Riss
Sgt. Bandini
Walter Reed
Keats
Patrick Sexton
Lt. Bascomb (as Patrick Joseph Sexton)
Robert Bray
Lieutenant Banion
Adam Williams
Cpl. Maddock
James Best
Private Bliss
Ned Glass
Willy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Alan Simmons
- Original Title
- The Yellow Tomahawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Bel-Air Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Richard Alan Simmons, Harold Jack Bloom
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yellow Tomahawk
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What is The Yellow Tomahawk about?
When the army insists on building a fort on Indian land, in defiance of a treaty, the warnings of a scout go unheeded.
Who directed The Yellow Tomahawk?
The Yellow Tomahawk was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Yellow Tomahawk?
The principal cast of The Yellow Tomahawk includes Rory Calhoun, Peggie Castle, Noah Beery Jr., Warner Anderson, Peter Graves.
When was The Yellow Tomahawk released and how long is it?
The Yellow Tomahawk was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Yellow Tomahawk?
The Yellow Tomahawk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).