Taza, Son of Cochise
“He led the Apache nation against Geronimo's last great raid!!!”
Synopsis
Three years after the end of the Apache wars, peacemaking chief Cochise dies. His elder son Taza shares his ideas, but brother Naiche yearns for war...and for Taza's betrothed, Oona. Naiche loses no time in starting trouble which, thanks to a bigoted cavalry officer, ends with the proud Chiricahua Apaches on a reservation, where they are soon joined by the captured renegade Geronimo, who is all it takes to light the firecracker's fuse...
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Taza, Son Of Cochise ≣ 1954 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-25
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Rock Hudson
Taza
Barbara Rush
Oona
Gregg Palmer
Captain Burnett
Rex Reason
Naiche
Morris Ankrum
Grey Eagle
Eugene Iglesias
Chato
Richard H. Cutting
Cy Hegan
Ian MacDonald
Geronimo
Jeff Chandler
Cochise
Robert Burton
General Crook
Joe Sawyer
Sgt. Hamma
Lance Fuller
Lt. Willis
Bradford Jackson
Lt. Richards (as Brad Jackson)
James Van Horn
Skinya
Charles Horvath
Kocha
Robert F. Hoy
Lobo (as Robert Hoy)
Barbara Burck
Mary
Dan White
Tiswin Charlie
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- George Zuckerman
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Taza, Son of Cochise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures, Ross Hunter Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
George Zuckerman, Gerald Drayson Adams
Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Milton Carruth
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
George Zuckerman
Screenplay
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Ross Hunter
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
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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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What is Taza, Son of Cochise about?
Three years after the end of the Apache wars, peacemaking chief Cochise dies. His elder son Taza shares his ideas, but brother Naiche yearns for war...and for Taza's betrothed, Oona. Naiche loses no time in starting trouble which, thanks to a bigoted cavalry officer, ends with the proud Chiricahua Apaches on a reservation, where they are soon joined by the captured renegade Geronimo, who is all it takes to light the firecracker's fuse...
Who directed Taza, Son of Cochise?
Taza, Son of Cochise was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in Taza, Son of Cochise?
The principal cast of Taza, Son of Cochise includes Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Gregg Palmer, Rex Reason, Morris Ankrum.
When was Taza, Son of Cochise released and how long is it?
Taza, Son of Cochise was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Taza, Son of Cochise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taza, Son of Cochise was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taza, Son of Cochise?
Taza, Son of Cochise holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).