Tomahawk (1951): Cast & Plot
Tomahawk is a 1951 western directed by George Sherman, starring Van Heflin as Bridger, Chief American Horse and Yvonne De Carlo. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- George Sherman
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tomahawk About?
The premise of Tomahawk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1866 a gold rush and a botched treaty push the U.S. Army to build a road and fort on Sioux treaty land. Frontier scout Jim Bridger, whose Cheyenne wife gives him insight into both cultures, sees the powder‑keg tension. Arrogant lieutenant Rob Dancy fans the flames, while Bridger’s own personal struggles hinder his effort to avert war. The story strives for historical accuracy.
Tomahawk Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- final battle
- hand to hand combat
- cavalry charge
- cavalry saber
- sword
- torch
- arson
- victory
- last stand
- colonel the military rank
- american indian attack
- american indian war
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- lieutenant the military rank
- swordfight
- american indian
- classical western
- cheyenne tribe
- major the military rank
- sioux indian
- sergeant the military rank
- treaty
- u.s. army
- frontier scout
- fort
- starts with narration
- ends with narration
- voice over narration
- fire
- abandoned fort
- cheyenne indian
- arrow in back
- fight in water
- fistfight
- teenage boy
- 1860s
- 1800s
- punched in the face
- native american attack
- ambush
- shot to death
- uprising
- peace treaty
- widower
- brooch
- pow wow
- pigtails
- slapped in the face
- animal skull
- sioux tribe
- native american tribe
Tomahawk Cast & Characters
Van Heflin leads the cast as Bridger, with Chief American Horse as Indian (uncredited) and Yvonne De Carlo as Julie Madden. Directed by George Sherman; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Sherman
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Van Heflin as Bridger - Chief American Horse as Indian (uncredited)
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Yvonne De Carlo as Julie Madden - Alex Nicol as Lt. Rob Dancy
Also Starring in Tomahawk
· 25 more- Tom Tully Dan Castello
- Susan Cabot Monahseetah
- John War Eagle Red Cloud
- Rock Hudson Burt Hanna
- Ann Doran Mrs. Carrington
- Regis Toomey Smith (uncredited)
- Arthur Space Captain Fetterman
- Preston Foster Col. Carrington
- Jack Oakie Sol Beckworth
- Stuart Randall Sergeant Newell
- Russ Conway Major Horton
- David Miller Capt. Ten Eyck (uncredited)
- David Sharpe Pvt. Parr (uncredited)
- Ray Montgomery Blair Streeter (uncredited)
- Sheila Darcy Woman (uncredited)
- John Peters Pvt. Osborne (uncredited)
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- Abner George Man (uncredited)
- Mad Bear Indian (uncredited)
- James A. Hermstad Man (uncredited)
- Archie N. MacVicar Man (uncredited)
- Harry Peterson Man (uncredited)
- Robert J.T. Simpson Man (uncredited)
- Floyd Sparks Man (uncredited)
- Edward Tullis Man (uncredited)
- Adiel F. Wahl Man (uncredited)
Tomahawk Plot Summary
What happens in Tomahawk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two intertwined threads drive this western: the white fur traders and their relatively cordial relationship with the Sioux, and the distant, formal dynamic between the US Cavalry and the same people.
Jim Bridger, Van Heflin, who bears the Indian name Tomahawk, leads the traders and scouts. A small travelling show run by Julie Madden, Yvonne De Carlo, travels cross-country to a fort, escorted by Lt Dancy, Alex Nicol.
Full summary
The whole story of Tomahawk, scene by scene
Tomahawk Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tomahawk.
Tomahawk Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Tomahawk - Aufstand der Sioux” and “Tomahawk - Scure di guerra”.
- Also known as
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- Tomahawk - Aufstand der Sioux
- Tomahawk - Scure di guerra
- Tomahawk: Coração Selvagem
- El piel roja
- Coração Selvagem
- 토마호크
- 碧血红羽
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Tomahawk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tomahawk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tomahawk?
Tomahawk runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Tomahawk released?
Tomahawk was released on February 5, 1951.
Who directed Tomahawk?
Tomahawk was directed by George Sherman.
More films by George Sherman Who is in the cast of Tomahawk?
Tomahawk stars Van Heflin as Bridger, Chief American Horse as Indian (uncredited) and Yvonne De Carlo as Julie Madden, among 29 credited actors.
Does Tomahawk have a post-credit scene?
No. Tomahawk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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