The Wild Dakotas
“Land of Treachery!”
Synopsis
When Aaron Baring signs on as wagon master for a group of settlers headed to Montana's Powder River Valley, his dictatorial style soon creates problems. When the settlers reach their destination, Baring unwisely declares war on the local Indians. When savvy frontier scout Jim Henry tries to promote cooperation between the natives and the newly arrived settlers, Baring responds by having Williams whipped.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sigmund Neufeld, Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas W. Blackburn
- Original Title
- The Wild Dakotas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sigmund Neufeld, Sam Newfield
Thomas W. Blackburn
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas W. Blackburn
Screenplay
Sigmund Neufeld
Director
Sam Newfield
Director
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 Wild Dakotas
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What is The Wild Dakotas about?
When Aaron Baring signs on as wagon master for a group of settlers headed to Montana's Powder River Valley, his dictatorial style soon creates problems. When the settlers reach their destination, Baring unwisely declares war on the local Indians. When savvy frontier scout Jim Henry tries to promote cooperation between the natives and the newly arrived settlers, Baring responds by having Williams whipped.
Who directed The Wild Dakotas?
The Wild Dakotas was directed by Sigmund Neufeld, Sam Newfield.
Who stars in The Wild Dakotas?
The principal cast of The Wild Dakotas includes Bill Williams, Coleen Gray, Jim Davis, John Litel, Dickie Jones.
When was The Wild Dakotas released and how long is it?
The Wild Dakotas was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild Dakotas?
The Wild Dakotas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).