The Stand at Apache River
Synopsis
Sheriff Lane Dakota captures robbery-murder suspect Greiner just as the latter is wounded in an Apache ambush. At remote outpost Apache River, Lane and his prisoner spend the night with other travelers, including 2 women with a surprising number of fancy dresses. In the morning, who should appear but a band of ostensibly peaceful Apaches strayed from the reservation. And bigoted Colonel Morsby is strongly inclined to shoot first and ask questions afterward...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sholem
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur A. Ross
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Stand at Apache River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sholem
Arthur A. Ross, Robert Hogan
Frank Skinner
Charles P. Boyle
Leonard Weiner
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sholem
Director
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Leonard Weiner
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
William Alland
Producer
Arthur A. Ross
Screenplay
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 The Stand at Apache River
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What is The Stand at Apache River about?
Sheriff Lane Dakota captures robbery-murder suspect Greiner just as the latter is wounded in an Apache ambush. At remote outpost Apache River, Lane and his prisoner spend the night with other travelers, including 2 women with a surprising number of fancy dresses. In the morning, who should appear but a band of ostensibly peaceful Apaches strayed from the reservation. And bigoted Colonel Morsby is strongly inclined to shoot first and ask questions afterward...
Who directed The Stand at Apache River?
The Stand at Apache River was directed by Lee Sholem.
Who stars in The Stand at Apache River?
The principal cast of The Stand at Apache River includes Stephen McNally, Julie Adams, Hugh Marlowe, Jaclynne Greene, Hugh O'Brian.
When was The Stand at Apache River released and how long is it?
The Stand at Apache River was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stand at Apache River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stand at Apache River was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is The Stand at Apache River based on a book or true story?
The Stand at Apache River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Hogan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stand at Apache River?
The Stand at Apache River holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).