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The Stand at Apache River (1953): Cast

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The Stand at Apache River is a 1953 western directed by Lee Sholem, starring Stephen McNally as Lane Dakota, Russell Johnson and Hugh Marlowe. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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The Stand at Apache River (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Lee Sholem
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Stand at Apache River About?

The premise of The Stand at Apache River without spoilers.

Sheriff Lane Dakota captures robbery‑murder suspect Greiner just as he is wounded in an Apache ambush. At the remote Apache River outpost, Lane and his prisoner spend the night with travelers, including two women in an array of fancy dresses. At dawn a band of peaceful Apaches arrives, while Colonel Morsby is ready to fire without questioning.

The Stand at Apache River Themes & Keywords

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  • dysfunctional marriage
  • unfaithful wife
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  • damsel in distress
  • burned to death
  • loveless marriage
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  • opening action scene
  • river battle
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  • shot with an arrow
  • native american chief
  • climbing through a window
  • river in title
  • knife throwing
  • stabbed in the stomach
  • stabbed in the back
  • fire
  • knocked unconscious
  • kiss
  • flaming arrow
  • bag of money
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  • drumming
  • drum
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Cast & crew

The Stand at Apache River Cast & Characters

Stephen McNally leads the cast as Lane Dakota, with Russell Johnson as Greiner and Hugh Marlowe as Colonel Morsby. Directed by Lee Sholem; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lee Sholem

More films directed by Lee Sholem: Doomsday Machine, Catalina Caper, Sierra Stranger and Pharaoh’s Curse.

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The Stand at Apache River Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Rio Apache” and “Soulevement en Arizona”.

Also known as
  • Rio Apache
  • Soulevement en Arizona
  • Die Nacht der Abrechnung
  • Levante dos Apaches

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FAQ

The Stand at Apache River FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Stand at Apache River, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Stand at Apache River?

The Stand at Apache River runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was The Stand at Apache River released?

The Stand at Apache River was released on August 12, 1953.

Who directed The Stand at Apache River?

The Stand at Apache River was directed by Lee Sholem.

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Who is in the cast of The Stand at Apache River?

The Stand at Apache River stars Stephen McNally as Lane Dakota, Russell Johnson as Greiner and Hugh Marlowe as Colonel Morsby, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Stand at Apache River have a post-credit scene?

No. The Stand at Apache River has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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