Pillars of the Sky (1956): Cast
Pillars of the Sky is a 1956 western directed by George Marshall, starring Jeff Chandler as First Sgt. Emmett Bell, Michael Ansara and Ward Bond. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- George Marshall
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pillars of the Sky About?
The premise of Pillars of the Sky without spoilers.
Set in 1860s Oregon Country, the film follows First Sergeant Emmett Bell as he confronts Apache chief Kamiakin, exploring the clash of cultures and the deep faith of a community that reveres a lone, defiant figure known only as ‘the Godless.’ Through their rivalry, the story examines racial tensions between Native Americans and white settlers.
Pillars of the Sky Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- oregon
- native american
- u.s. cavalry
- year 1858
- native american reservation
- based on novel
- american indian
- sergeant the military rank
- captain the military rank
- colonel the military rank
- classical western
- lieutenant the military rank
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- treaty
- tribal chief
- cavalry
- battle
- christianity
- peace
- attack
- patrol
- ambush
- travois
- self sacrifice
- rescue
- infidelity
- drunkenness
- massacre
- escape
- frontier scout
- romantic rivalry
- missionary
Pillars of the Sky Cast & Characters
Jeff Chandler leads the cast as First Sgt. Emmett Bell, with Michael Ansara as Kamiakin and Ward Bond as Dr. Joseph Holden. Directed by George Marshall; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Marshall
- Jeff Chandler as First Sgt. Emmett Bell
- Michael Ansara as Kamiakin
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Ward Bond as Dr. Joseph Holden -
Lee Marvin as Sgt. Lloyd Carracart
Also Starring in Pillars of the Sky
· 22 more- Willis Bouchey Col. Edson Stedlow
- Sydney Chaplin Timothy
- Dorothy Malone Calla Gaxton
- Alberto Morin Sgt. Maj. Frenchy Desmonde
- Charles Horvath Sgt. Dutch Williams
- Frank De Kova Zachariah
- Richard Hale Isaiah
- Martin Milner Waco
- Robert Ellis Albie
- Walter Coy Maj. Donahue
- Pat Hogan Jacob
- Paul Smith Morgan
- Terry Wilson Capt. Fanning
- Olive Carey Mrs. Anne Avery
- Keith Andes Capt. Tom Gaxton
- Ralph Votrian Music
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- Philip Kieffer Maj. Randall
- Floyd Simmons Lt. Hammond
- Orlando Rodríguez Malachi
- Felix Noriego Lucas
- Glen Kramer Lt. Winston
- Gilbert Conner Elijah
More from George Marshall
More films directed by George Marshall, best-rated first: How the West Was Won, Eight on the Lam, Hook, Line and Sinker and The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz.
Pillars of the Sky Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pillars of the Sky.
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Movies Like Pillars of the Sky
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Oregon Passage, Against a Crooked Sky and Apache Rifles.
Pillars of the Sky FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pillars of the Sky, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Pillars of the Sky released?
Pillars of the Sky was released on September 14, 1956.
Who directed Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky was directed by George Marshall.
More films by George Marshall Who is in the cast of Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky stars Jeff Chandler as First Sgt. Emmett Bell, Michael Ansara as Kamiakin and Ward Bond as Dr. Joseph Holden, among 26 credited actors.
Does Pillars of the Sky have a post-credit scene?
No. Pillars of the Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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