The Great Sioux Uprising
| The Great Sioux Uprising | |
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| Directed by | Lloyd Bacon |
| Produced by | Albert J. Cohen |
| Written by | Melvin Levy |
| Story by |
J. Robert Bren Glady Atwater |
| Starring |
Jeff Chandler Faith Domergue Lyle Bettger |
| Cinematography | Maury Gertsman |
| Edited by | Edward Curtiss |
Production company |
Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.35 million (US)[1] |
The Great Sioux Uprising is a 1953 American Technicolor Western film directed by Lloyd Bacon starring Jeff Chandler, Faith Domergue and Lyle Bettger.
Plot
During the Civil War, in Wyoming, horse dealers Joan Britton (Faith Domergue) and Stephen Cook (Lyle Bettger) are competing to supply the Union Army with horses. A Cherokee, Stan Watie, is in the area to stir up the Sioux against the Union just as Cook decides to steal a herd of Sioux horses. Ex-army doctor Jonathan Westgate (Jeff Chandler) opposes Cook’s unscrupulous methods as well as being Cook’s rival for the affections of Joan. It seems Westgate is the only one able to prevent a new Indian war.
Cast
- Jeff Chandler as Jonathan Westgate
- Faith Domergue as Joan Britton
- Lyle Bettger as Stephen Cook
- Peter Whitney as Ahab Jones
- Stacy Harris as Uriah
- Walter Sande as Joe Baird
- Stephen Chase as Maj. McKay
- John War Eagle as Chief Red Cloud
- Glenn Strange as Gen. Stan Watie
- Charles Arnt as Gist
- Julia Montoya as Heyoka
- Ray Bennett as Sgt. Manners
- Dewey Drapeau as Teo-Ka-Ha
- Boyd 'Red' Morgan as Ray
- Lane Bradford as Lee
- Jack Ingram as Sam
- Clem Fuller as Jake
Production
In 1952 Jeff Chandler signed a new contract with Universal which doubled his salary. The Great Sioux Uprising was the first film under the new agreement.[2] Alexis Smith and Stephen McNally were meant to co star with Chandler.[3] Eventually Smith was replaced by Faith Domergue.[4] McNally's wife then fell ill and he asked to withdraw from the film; he was replaced by Lyle Bettger.[5]
References
- ↑ 'The Top Box Office Hits of 1953', Variety, January 13, 1954
- ↑ FILM UNIT OPPOSES FOREIGN VENTURES: A.F.L. Council Opens Campaign to Halt Cheaper Production Abroad by U. S. Studios Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923–Current file) [New York, N.Y] 10 July 1952: 27.
- ↑ U.-I. SELECTS CAST FOR NEW PICTURE: Alexis Smith, Stephen McNally and Jeff Chandler to Star in 'Sioux Uprising' Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923–Current file) [New York, N.Y] 26 July 1952: 9.
- ↑ ROGERS JR. AGREES TO DO SECOND FILM: Will Star at Warners in 'Boy From Oklahoma' – Wyman Set for New Role at Columbia By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923–Current file) [New York, N.Y] 10 Sep 1952: 34.
- ↑ MARTA TOREN FLIES TO ROME FOR FILM: She Will Co-Star With Italian Actor in 'Life of Puccini,' to Be Produced in Color By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923–Current file) [New York, N.Y] 22 Sep 1952: 19.