The Battle at Apache Pass
“The Fighting Story Of The Great Cochise!”
Synopsis
Major Jim Colton is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with Apache leader Cochise. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious Indian agent Neil Baylor who sets up a false attack, and the abduction of a local farmer's son. While Colton is away investigating the matter, Baylor convinces Lieutenant Bascom that Cochise's band is to blame, and incites him to lead an expedition against the Apache band to return the boy.
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Top Cast
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John Lund
Maj. Jim Colton
Jeff Chandler
Cochise
Susan Cabot
Nono
Bruce Cowling
Neil Baylor
Beverly Tyler
Mary Keerney
Richard Egan
Sgt. Reuben Bernard
Jay Silverheels
Geronimo
John Hudson
Lt. George Bascom
Jack Elam
Mescal Jack
Regis Toomey
Dr. Carter
Tommy Cook
Little Elk
Hugh O'Brian
Lt. Robert Harley
James Best
Cpl. Hassett
Richard Garland
George Culver
Gregg Palmer
Joe Bent (as Palmer Lee)
William Reynolds
Lem Bent
Paul Smith
Trumpeter Ross
Jack Ingram
Johnny Ward
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 9, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Drayson Adams
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Battle at Apache Pass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Gerald Drayson Adams
Hans J. Salter
Charles P. Boyle
Ted J. Kent
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Gerald Drayson Adams
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
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 Battle at Apache Pass
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What is The Battle at Apache Pass about?
Major Jim Colton is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with Apache leader Cochise. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious Indian agent Neil Baylor who sets up a false attack, and the abduction of a local farmer's son. While Colton is away investigating the matter, Baylor convinces Lieutenant Bascom that Cochise's band is to blame, and incites him to lead an expedition against the Apache band to return the boy.
Who directed The Battle at Apache Pass?
The Battle at Apache Pass was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in The Battle at Apache Pass?
The principal cast of The Battle at Apache Pass includes John Lund, Jeff Chandler, Susan Cabot, Bruce Cowling, Beverly Tyler.
When was The Battle at Apache Pass released and how long is it?
The Battle at Apache Pass was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battle at Apache Pass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battle at Apache Pass was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Battle at Apache Pass?
The Battle at Apache Pass holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).