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Taza, Son of Cochise (1954): Cast

Taza, Son of Cochise (1954) movie poster

Taza, Son of Cochise is a 1954 western directed by Douglas Sirk, starring Jeff Chandler as Cochise, Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Taza, Son of Cochise (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Douglas Sirk
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Taza, Son of Cochise About?

The premise of Taza, Son of Cochise without spoilers.

After the Apache Wars end, chief Cochise dies, leaving his elder son Taza to uphold his peace policy. Taza’s brother Naïche, eager for war and coveting Taza’s fiancée Oona, incites trouble with a hostile cavalry officer. Their actions force the Chiricahua Apaches onto a reservation, where the captured Geronimo arrives, sparking further conflict.

Taza, Son of Cochise Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Taza, Son of Cochise Cast & Characters

Jeff Chandler leads the cast as Cochise, with Rock Hudson as Taza and Barbara Rush as Oona. Directed by Douglas Sirk; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Douglas Sirk

More films directed by Douglas Sirk, best-rated first: Imitation of Life, Written on the Wind, Shockproof and Bourbon Street Blues.

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Taza, Son of Cochise Trailers & Videos

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Rock Hudson - " Taza, Son of Cochise " Trailer - 1954
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Taza, Son of Cochise FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Taza, Son of Cochise?

Taza, Son of Cochise runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Taza, Son of Cochise released?

Taza, Son of Cochise was released on February 18, 1954.

Who directed Taza, Son of Cochise?

Taza, Son of Cochise was directed by Douglas Sirk.

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Who is in the cast of Taza, Son of Cochise?

Taza, Son of Cochise stars Jeff Chandler as Cochise, Rock Hudson as Taza and Barbara Rush as Oona, among 18 credited actors.

Does Taza, Son of Cochise have a post-credit scene?

No. Taza, Son of Cochise has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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