Run of the Arrow
“The strange saga of the Johnny Reb who turned Sioux to wage a one-man war against the Yankees !”
Synopsis
When the South loses the war, Confederate veteran O'Meara goes West, joins the Sioux, takes a wife and refuses to be an American but he must choose a side when the Sioux go to war against the U.S. Army.
Top Cast
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Rod Steiger
Pvt. O'Meara
Sara Montiel
Yellow Moccasin
Brian Keith
Captain Clark
Ralph Meeker
Lieutenant Driscoll
Jay C. Flippen
Walking Coyote
Charles Bronson
Blue Buffolo
Olive Carey
Mrs O'Meara
H.M. Wynant
Crazy Wolf
Neyle Morrow
Lt. Stockwell
Frank De Kova
Red Cloud (as Frank De Kova)
Tim McCoy
Gen. Allen (as Colonel Tim McCoy)
Stuart Randall
Col. Taylor
Frank Warner
Banjo Playing Singer
Billy Miller
Silent Tongue
Chuck Hayward
Corporal
Chuck Roberson
Sergeant
George Ross
Archer (uncredited)
Ray Stevens
Man in Boat (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 19, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Run of the Arrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Globe Enterprises, RKO Radio Pictures, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller
Victor Young
Joseph F. Biroc
Gene Fowler Jr.
Samuel Fuller
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Director
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Samuel Fuller
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
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 Run of the Arrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Run of the Arrow about?
When the South loses the war, Confederate veteran O'Meara goes West, joins the Sioux, takes a wife and refuses to be an American but he must choose a side when the Sioux go to war against the U.S. Army.
Who directed Run of the Arrow?
Run of the Arrow was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in Run of the Arrow?
The principal cast of Run of the Arrow includes Rod Steiger, Sara Montiel, Brian Keith, Ralph Meeker, Jay C. Flippen.
When was Run of the Arrow released and how long is it?
Run of the Arrow was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Run of the Arrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Run of the Arrow was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Run of the Arrow?
Run of the Arrow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).