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Battles of Chief Pontiac (1952): Cast

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Battles of Chief Pontiac is a 1952 drama western directed by Felix E. Feist, starring Lon Chaney Jr. as Chief Pontiac, Roy Roberts and Lex Barker. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Battles of Chief Pontiac (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Felix E. Feist
Genres
Drama , War , Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Battles of Chief Pontiac About?

The premise of Battles of Chief Pontiac without spoilers.

Set in pre‑Revolutionary America, a Colonial officer attempts to negotiate a peace agreement between Chief Pontiac and the surrounding British and American settlers. His effort is jeopardized when the commander of a Hessian mercenary unit launches a campaign to eradicate the Indigenous peoples, threatening any chance of diplomacy.

Battles of Chief Pontiac Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Battles of Chief Pontiac Cast & Characters

Lon Chaney Jr. leads the cast as Chief Pontiac, with Roy Roberts as Maj. Gladwin and Lex Barker as Lt. Kent McIntire. Directed by Felix E. Feist; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Felix E. Feist

More films directed by Felix E. Feist: Pirates of Tripoli, Donovan’s Brain, The Man Behind The Gun and This Woman Is Dangerous.

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Battles of Chief Pontiac Also Known As

Also known as “Batailles de chef Pontiac”.

Also known as
  • Batailles de chef Pontiac

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FAQ

Battles of Chief Pontiac FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Battles of Chief Pontiac?

Battles of Chief Pontiac runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Battles of Chief Pontiac released?

Battles of Chief Pontiac was released on December 8, 1952.

Who directed Battles of Chief Pontiac?

Battles of Chief Pontiac was directed by Felix E. Feist.

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Who is in the cast of Battles of Chief Pontiac?

Battles of Chief Pontiac stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Chief Pontiac, Roy Roberts as Maj. Gladwin and Lex Barker as Lt. Kent McIntire, among 11 credited actors.

Does Battles of Chief Pontiac have a post-credit scene?

No. Battles of Chief Pontiac has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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