Captain John Smith and Pocahontas (1953): Cast
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas is a 1953 historical western directed by Lew Landers, starring Anthony Dexter as Capt. John Smith, Jody Lawrance and Douglass Dumbrille. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Captain John Smith and Pocahontas About?
The premise of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas without spoilers.
Captain John Smith, aided by the Native American princess Pocahontas, confronts the hostility of rival colonists and the distrust of local tribes as they strive to found the Jamestown settlement. Their alliance blossoms into a legendary romance amid danger and betrayal.
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas Themes & Keywords
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- king james i character
- captain john smith character
- pocahontas character
- based on real person
- colonial virginia
- 1600s
- colony
- treachery
- native american
- settler
- war paint
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- violence
- duel
- sword duel
- spear
- swashbuckler
- historic figure
- sword fight
- sword
- tomahawk
- combat
- battle
- year 1608
- father daughter relationship
- traitor
- stockade
- armor
- greed
- gold
- told in flashback
- interracial romance
- reference to sir walter raleigh
- 17th century
- blunderbuss
- american indian
- jamestown virginia
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas Cast & Characters
Anthony Dexter leads the cast as Capt. John Smith, with Jody Lawrance as Pocahontas and Douglass Dumbrille as Powhatan (as Douglas Dumbrille). Directed by Lew Landers; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lew Landers
- Anthony Dexter as Capt. John Smith
- Jody Lawrance as Pocahontas
- Douglass Dumbrille as Powhatan (as Douglas Dumbrille)
- Philip Van Zandt as Davis
Also Starring in Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
· 17 more- Robert Clarke Rolfe
- Alan Hale Jr. Fleming
- Jack Kenny Settler who Discovers Gold (uncredited)
- James Seay Wingfield
- John Maxwell Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
- Stuart Randall Opechanco
- Henry Rowland Turnbull
- Charles Soldani Powhatan tribesman (uncredited)
- Billy Wilkerson Sub-Chief (uncredited)
- Anthony Eustrel King James
- Shepard Menken Nantaquas
- Tony Urchel Powhatan tribesman (uncredited)
- William Cottrell Macklin (uncredited)
- Beulah Archuletta Powhatan Woman (uncredited)
- Joan Dixon Indian Maiden (uncredited)
- Eric Colmar Kemp
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- Francesca De Scaffa Powhatan Maiden (uncredited)
More from Lew Landers
More films directed by Lew Landers: Terrified, Hot Rod Gang, The Cruel Tower and Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl.
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Captain John Smith and Pocahontas Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Flèches de feu” and “Kapitan John Smith i Pocahontas”.
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- Flèches de feu
- Kapitan John Smith i Pocahontas
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Captain John Smith and Pocahontas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Captain John Smith and Pocahontas?
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Captain John Smith and Pocahontas released?
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas was released on November 20, 1953.
Who directed Captain John Smith and Pocahontas?
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas was directed by Lew Landers.
More films by Lew Landers Who is in the cast of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas?
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas stars Anthony Dexter as Capt. John Smith, Jody Lawrance as Pocahontas and Douglass Dumbrille as Powhatan (as Douglas Dumbrille), among 21 credited actors.
Does Captain John Smith and Pocahontas have a post-credit scene?
No. Captain John Smith and Pocahontas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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