Tomahawk
“The Glory Story of the Great Sioux Indian Uprising!”
Synopsis
In 1866, a new gold discovery and an inconclusive conference force the U.S. Army to build a road and fort in territory ceded by previous treaty to the Sioux...to the disgust of frontier scout Jim Bridger, whose Cheyenne wife led him to see the conflict from both sides. The powder-keg situation needs only a spark to bring war, and violent bigots like Lieut. Rob Dancy are all too likely to provide this. Meanwhile, Bridger's chance of preventing catastrophe is dimmed by equally wrenching personal conflicts. Unusually accurate historically.
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Tomahawk (1951) Trailer | High-Def Digest
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-10
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Van Heflin
Bridger
Yvonne De Carlo
Julie Madden
Alex Nicol
Lt. Rob Dancy
Preston Foster
Col. Carrington
Jack Oakie
Sol Beckworth
Tom Tully
Dan Castello
John War Eagle
Red Cloud
Rock Hudson
Burt Hanna
Susan Cabot
Monahseetah
Arthur Space
Captain Fetterman
Russ Conway
Major Horton
Ann Doran
Mrs. Carrington
Stuart Randall
Sergeant Newell
Chief American Horse
Indian (uncredited)
Mad Bear
Indian (uncredited)
Sheila Darcy
Woman (uncredited)
Abner George
Man (uncredited)
James A. Hermstad
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Silvia Richards, Maurice Geraghty
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Tomahawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Silvia Richards, Maurice Geraghty, Daniel Jarrett
Hans J. Salter
Marvin W. Spoor, Charles P. Boyle
Danny B. Landres
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Silvia Richards
Screenplay
Maurice Geraghty
Screenplay
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Danny B. Landres
Editor
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
David Sharpe
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomahawk
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What is Tomahawk about?
In 1866, a new gold discovery and an inconclusive conference force the U.S. Army to build a road and fort in territory ceded by previous treaty to the Sioux...to the disgust of frontier scout Jim Bridger, whose Cheyenne wife led him to see the conflict from both sides. The powder-keg situation needs only a spark to bring war, and violent bigots like Lieut. Rob Dancy are all too likely to provide this. Meanwhile, Bridger's chance of preventing catastrophe is dimmed by equally wrenching personal conflicts. Unusually accurate historically.
Who directed Tomahawk?
Tomahawk was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Tomahawk?
The principal cast of Tomahawk includes Van Heflin, Yvonne De Carlo, Alex Nicol, Preston Foster, Jack Oakie.
When was Tomahawk released and how long is it?
Tomahawk was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Tomahawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tomahawk was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tomahawk?
Tomahawk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).