Broken Arrow
“The most powerful weapon is courage...”
Synopsis
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-07
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James Stewart
Tom Jeffords
Jeff Chandler
Cochise
Debra Paget
Sonseeahray
Basil Ruysdael
Gen. Oliver Howard
Will Geer
Ben Slade
Joyce Mackenzie
Terry
Arthur Hunnicutt
Milt Duffield
Robert Adler
Lonergan - Stage Driver (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
Stage Passenger (uncredited)
Chris Willow Bird
Nochalo (uncredited)
Raymond Bramley
Col. Bernall (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Miner (uncredited)
Argentina Brunetti
Nalikadeya - Cochise's Wife (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Miner (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Teese (uncredited)
J.W. Cody
Pionsenay - Chosen Warrior (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Townsman (uncredited)
Dolores Christine Cypert
American Indian/Redbird (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Maltz
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Broken Arrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Albert Maltz, Elliott Arnold
Hugo Friedhofer
Ernest Palmer
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
René Hubert
Costume Design
Albert Maltz
Screenplay
Julian Blaustein
Producer
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Delmer Daves
Director
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Arrow
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What is Broken Arrow about?
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
Who directed Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Broken Arrow?
The principal cast of Broken Arrow includes James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, Debra Paget, Basil Ruysdael, Will Geer.
When was Broken Arrow released and how long is it?
Broken Arrow was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Broken Arrow make at the box office?
Broken Arrow grossed $3.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Broken Arrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Arrow was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Broken Arrow based on a book or true story?
Broken Arrow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elliott Arnold".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).