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Red Tomahawk (1967): Cast

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Red Tomahawk is a 1967 western directed by R.G. Springsteen, starring Broderick Crawford as Columbus Smith, Wendell Corey and Sol Gorss. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Red Tomahawk (1967) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
R.G. Springsteen
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Red Tomahawk About?

The premise of Red Tomahawk without spoilers.

Determined to prevent the West's worst massacre, a Union army captain races back after Custer’s defeat to warn a remote town that Sioux warriors are on the move. The townsfolk possess two machine guns but refuse to turn them over, forcing the captain to confront both the invading force and the community’s stubbornness.

Red Tomahawk Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Red Tomahawk Cast & Characters

Broderick Crawford leads the cast as Columbus Smith, with Wendell Corey as Sy Elkins and Sol Gorss as Townsman. Directed by R.G. Springsteen; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from R.G. Springsteen

More films directed by R.G. Springsteen: Tiger by the Tail, Hostile Guns, Waco and Johnny Reno.

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Red Tomahawk Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Fort Bastion ne répond plus” and “Il grido di guerra dei sioux”.

Also known as
  • Fort Bastion ne répond plus
  • Il grido di guerra dei sioux
  • Der blutige Westen
  • Czerwony tomahawk

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FAQ

Red Tomahawk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Red Tomahawk?

Red Tomahawk runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Red Tomahawk released?

Red Tomahawk was released in 1967.

Who directed Red Tomahawk?

Red Tomahawk was directed by R.G. Springsteen.

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Who is in the cast of Red Tomahawk?

Red Tomahawk stars Broderick Crawford as Columbus Smith, Wendell Corey as Sy Elkins and Sol Gorss as Townsman, among 16 credited actors.

Does Red Tomahawk have a post-credit scene?

No. Red Tomahawk has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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