Ulzana’s Raid (1972): Cast & Plot
Ulzana’s Raid is a 1972 western directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Joaquín Martínez as Ulzana, George Aguilar and Aimée Eccles. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ulzana’s Raid About?
The premise of Ulzana’s Raid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Only a single man truly grasped the brutality of the early American frontier from both perspectives. When the fierce war chief Ulzana leads a small band off the reservation on a murderous rampage, a green‑horn lieutenant is tasked with pursuing him through hostile territory.
Ulzana’s Raid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shot in the back
- territory
- shack
- holed up
- arizona desert
- fort lowell arizona
- san carlos reservation arizona
- san carlos arizona
- dragoon mountains arizona
- dragoon arizona
- dos cabezas arizona
- chiricahua mountains arizona
+38 more Show fewer
- revenge
- indian scout
- death of antagonist
- dying protagonist
- horse manure
- fatally injured
- rape victim
- female nudity
- one breast exposed
- burned to death
- desert adventure
- quest adventure
- cutting out someone's heart
- holed up in a shack
- rape
- female rancher
- revisionist western
- captain the military rank
- lieutenant the military rank
- sergeant the military rank
- major the military rank
- corporal the military rank
- american indian
- trooper
- ulzana character
- aldrich and lancaster
- young
- reservation
- murder
- war party
- massacre
- u.s. cavalry
- scout
- cavalry
- sierra madre mountains
- apache indian
- apache territory
- arizona territory
Ulzana’s Raid Cast & Characters
Joaquín Martínez leads the cast as Ulzana, with George Aguilar as Indian Brave and Aimée Eccles as McIntosh's Indian Woman. Directed by Robert Aldrich; 40 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Robert Aldrich
-
Joaquín Martínez as Ulzana - George Aguilar as Indian Brave
- Aimée Eccles as McIntosh's Indian Woman
-
Burt Lancaster as McIntosh
Also Starring in Ulzana’s Raid
· 36 more- Bruce Davison Lt. Garnett DeBuin
- Jorge Luke Ke-Ni-Tay
- Richard Jaeckel Sergeant
- Richard Farnsworth Trooper
- Nick Cravat Trooper
- Lloyd Bochner Captain Gates
- John McKee Trooper
- Otto Reichow Steegmeyer
- Hal Baylor Curtis (uncredited)
- Jerry Gatlin Trooper
- Richard Bull Ginsford
- Karl Swenson Rukeyser
- Neil Summers Trooper (uncredited)
- Ted Markland Trooper
- Walter Scott Trooper
- Tony Epper Trooper
Show all 40 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Dean Smith Horowitz
- Steve DeFrance Trooper (uncredited)
- John Pearce Corporal
- Gladys Holland Mrs. Rukeyser
- R. L. Armstrong Trooper
- Margaret Fairchild Mrs. Ginsford
- William H. Burton Jr. Trooper
- Douglass Watson Maj. Cartwright
- Dran Hamilton Mrs. Riordan
- Fred Brookfield Trooper
- Hal Maguire Trooper
- Frank Gonzales Indian Brave
- Larry Randles Mulkearn
- Larry Colelay Indian Brave
- Henry Camargo Indian Brave
- Gil Escandon Indian Brave
- Marvin Fragua Indian Brave
- Benny Thompson Indian Brave
- Wallace Sinyella Indian Brave
- Ross Loney Rider (uncredited)
Ulzana’s Raid Plot Summary
What happens in Ulzana’s Raid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following mistreatment by Indian agency authorities, Ulzana, Joaquín Martínez, breaks out of the San Carlos Indian Reservation with a small Chiricahua war party. When news reaches Fort Lowell, the commanding officer sends riders out to alert the local settlers, but both troopers are ambushed separately; one is dragged away, while the other kills the European woman he is escorting and then himself. The Apaches play catch with his liver. The woman’s husband, who stayed behind to protect his farm, is captured and tortured to death.
Full summary
The whole story of Ulzana’s Raid, scene by scene
Ulzana’s Raid Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ulzana’s Raid.
How Well Do You Know Ulzana’s Raid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the aging U.S. Army scout McIntosh?
Ulzana’s Raid Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Nessuna pietà per Ulzana” and “Fureur Apache”.
- Also known as
-
- Nessuna pietà per Ulzana
- Fureur Apache
- La venganza de Ulzana
- Keine Gnade für Ulzana
- ワイルド・アパッチ
- Ulzana portyája
- Набегът на Улцана
- Ulzanas sidste kamp
- A Vingança de Ulzana
- 威震大西部
- Ulzanův nájezd
- Ulzanos reidas
+9 more Show fewer
- شبیخون اولزانا
- 울자나의 습격
- Η μεγάλη επιδρομή
- Рейд Ульзаны
- La venjança d'Ulzana
- Ulzana – verinen apassi
- Krvavá Machetta Apačov
- הקרב עם אולזנה
- Ucieczka Ulzany
Seen Ulzana’s Raid?
Movies Like Ulzana’s Raid
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ulzana, Valdez Is Coming and Duel at Diablo.
Ulzana’s Raid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ulzana’s Raid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ulzana’s Raid?
Ulzana’s Raid runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Ulzana’s Raid released?
Ulzana’s Raid was released on October 27, 1972.
Who directed Ulzana’s Raid?
Ulzana’s Raid was directed by Robert Aldrich.
More films by Robert Aldrich Who is in the cast of Ulzana’s Raid?
Ulzana’s Raid stars Joaquín Martínez as Ulzana, George Aguilar as Indian Brave and Aimée Eccles as McIntosh's Indian Woman, among 40 credited actors.
Does Ulzana’s Raid have a post-credit scene?
No. Ulzana’s Raid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
