War Arrow
“Indian tomahawk and cavalry saber fighting side-by-side for the glory of the West!”
Synopsis
A thrilling Cavalry-versus-Indians adventure starring Jeff Chandler as an Army official recruiting Seminole allies, against his superior's wishes, to stop a planned Kiowa attack.
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War Arrow (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-18
Top Cast
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Maureen O'Hara
Elaine Corwin
Jeff Chandler
Major Howell Brady
John McIntire
Col. Jackson Meade
Suzan Ball
Avis
Noah Beery Jr.
Sgt. Augustus Wilks (as Noah Beery)
Charles Drake
Sgt. Luke Schermerhorn
Henry Brandon
Maygro
Dennis Weaver
Pino
Jay Silverheels
Satanta
Jim Bannon
Capt. Roger Corwin (as James Bannon)
Stephen Wyman
Captain Neil (as Steve Wyman)
Bradford Jackson
Lieutenant (as Brad Jackson)
Ezelle Poule
Mother
Dee Carroll
Hysterical Mother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 26, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- John Michael Hayes
- Original Title
- War Arrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
John Michael Hayes
William H. Daniels
John W. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
John W. Rogers
Producer
John Michael Hayes
Writer
George Sherman
Director
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About War Arrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War Arrow about?
A thrilling Cavalry-versus-Indians adventure starring Jeff Chandler as an Army official recruiting Seminole allies, against his superior's wishes, to stop a planned Kiowa attack.
Who directed War Arrow?
War Arrow was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in War Arrow?
The principal cast of War Arrow includes Maureen O'Hara, Jeff Chandler, John McIntire, Suzan Ball, Noah Beery Jr..
When was War Arrow released and how long is it?
War Arrow was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for War Arrow?
War Arrow holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).