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Arrowhead (1953): Cast

Arrowhead (1953) movie poster

Arrowhead is a 1953 action western directed by Charles Marquis Warren, starring Charlton Heston as Ed Bannon, Frank De Kova and Jack Palance. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Arrowhead (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Action , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Arrowhead About?

The premise of Arrowhead without spoilers.

Directed by Charles Marquis Warren, this 1953 Western features Charlton Heston as Chief of Scouts Ed Bannon and Jack Palance in a supporting role. Bannon serves the U.S. Army at Fort Clark, Texas, and strives to broker peace between settlers and the Apache, but faces resistance from both military superiors and the tribe.

Arrowhead Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • apache territory
  • texas
  • u.s. calvary
  • based on novel
  • apache tribe
  • american indian chief
  • american indian war
  • classical western
  • geronimo character
  • fired from a job
  • shot in the chest
  • shot to death
+38 more
  • scout
  • ambush
  • warrior
  • cavalry
  • death
  • cavalryman
  • damsel in distress
  • deception
  • distrust
  • bigotry
  • apache indian
  • opening action scene
  • native american attack
  • american indian
  • cowboys-and-indians
  • cowboy shirt
  • cowboy boots
  • male female relationship
  • cowboy hat
  • cowboy
  • repeating rifle
  • winchester rifle
  • carbine
  • six shooter
  • colt .45
  • revolver
  • behind enemy lines
  • fight to the death
  • murder
  • desert
  • violence
  • horse
  • kiss
  • interracial kiss
  • interracial romance
  • end of war
  • battle
  • battlefield
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Cast & crew

Arrowhead Cast & Characters

Charlton Heston leads the cast as Ed Bannon, with Frank De Kova as Chief Chattez and Jack Palance as Toriano. Directed by Charles Marquis Warren; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Arrowhead

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From the director

More from Charles Marquis Warren

More films directed by Charles Marquis Warren: Charro!, Cattle Empire, Back from the Dead and The Unknown Terror.

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Videos

Arrowhead Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Arrowhead.

Arrowhead (1953) Official Trailer #1 - Charlton Heston Movie HD
Details

Arrowhead Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Die Bestie der Wildnis” and “Az apacsok nyila”.

Also known as
  • Die Bestie der Wildnis
  • Az apacsok nyila
  • Den vita apachen
  • Grot strzaly
  • Hoguera de odios
  • Intiaaniluopio
  • Kanli ok
  • La freccia insanguinata
  • Le sorcier du Rio Grande
  • Matomeno stiletto
  • O Apache Branco
  • O Ultimo Guerreiro
+5 more
  • Toriano - den røde barbar
  • O Último Guerreiro
  • 喋血丹盟
  • Hogueras de odio
  • Foguera d’odis

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FAQ

Arrowhead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Arrowhead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Arrowhead?

Arrowhead runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Arrowhead released?

Arrowhead was released on August 3, 1953.

Who directed Arrowhead?

Arrowhead was directed by Charles Marquis Warren.

More films by Charles Marquis Warren

Who is in the cast of Arrowhead?

Arrowhead stars Charlton Heston as Ed Bannon, Frank De Kova as Chief Chattez and Jack Palance as Toriano, among 14 credited actors.

Does Arrowhead have a post-credit scene?

No. Arrowhead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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