The Battle at Apache Pass

The Battle at Apache Pass

85 mins | Western | May 9, 1952

Major Jim Colton is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with Apache leader Cochise. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious Indian agent Neil Baylor who sets up a false attack, and the abduction of a local farmer's son. While Colton is away investigating the matter, Baylor convinces Lieutenant Bascom that Cochise's band is to blame, and incites him to lead an expedition against the Apache band to return the boy.

The Battle at Apache Pass

85 mins | Western | May 9, 1952

The Battle at Apache Pass
Major Jim Colton is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with Apache leader Cochise. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious Indian agent Neil Baylor who sets up a false attack, and the abduction of a local farmer's son. While Colton is away investigating the matter, Baylor convinces Lieutenant Bascom that Cochise's band is to blame, and incites him to lead an expedition against the Apache band to return the boy.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers Universal International Pictures
Original title The Battle at Apache Pass
Directors George Sherman
Writers Gerald Drayson Adams

Cast

John Lund

as Maj. Jim Colton

Jeff Chandler

as Cochise

Susan Cabot

as Nono

Bruce Cowling

as Neil Baylor

Beverly Tyler

as Mary Keerney

Richard Egan

as Sgt. Reuben Bernard

Jay Silverheels

as Geronimo

John Hudson

as Lt. George Bascom

Jack Elam

as Mescal Jack

Regis Toomey

as Dr. Carter

Tommy Cook

as Little Elk

Hugh O'Brian

as Lt. Robert Harley

James Best

as Cpl. Hassett

Richard Garland

as George Culver

Gregg Palmer

as Joe Bent (as Palmer Lee)

William Reynolds

as Lem Bent

Paul Smith

as Trumpeter Ross

Jack Ingram

as Johnny Ward