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The Indian Fighter
The Indian Fighter

The Indian Fighter

Only one man has the power to stop a war.

Genres

Western

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A scout leading a wagon train through hostile Indian country gets involved with a Sioux chief's daughter.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

21 December 1955

Country

United States of America

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Johnny Hawks

Elsa Martinelli

Elsa Martinelli

Onahti

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Wes Todd

Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas

Susan Rogers

Walter Abel

Walter Abel

Captain Trask

Lon Chaney Jr.

Lon Chaney Jr.

Chivington (as Lon Chaney)

Eduard Franz

Eduard Franz

Red Cloud

Harry Landers

Harry Landers

Grey Wolf / Captain Trask Attaché

Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr.

Will Crabtree (as Alan Hale)

Michael Winkelman

Michael Winkelman

Tommy Rogers

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Briggs (as Elisha Cook)

Ray Teal

Ray Teal

Morgan

Frank Cady

Frank Cady

Trader Joe

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

Crazy Bear / Guardhouse Keeper

Lane Chandler

Lane Chandler

Head Settler (uncredited)

Robert "Buzz" Henry

Robert "Buzz" Henry

Lt. Shaeffer (uncredited)

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