Seminole (1953)

NR03/20/1953Adventure, Western1h 27m
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Courage...Treachery...and Love --- AND THE GREAT EVERGLADES INDIAN WARS!

Overview

Lance Caldwell, a cavalry lieutenant, recounts his efforts to make peace with the Seminole Indian tribe, under an evil major.

Top Billed Cast

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    Rock Hudson

    Lance Caldwell

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    Barbara Hale

    Revere

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    Anthony Quinn

    Osceola

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    Richard Carlson

    Major Degan

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    Hugh O'Brian

    Kajeck

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    Russell Johnson

    Lt. Hamilton

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    Lee Marvin

    Sgt. Magruder

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    Ralph Moody

    Kulak

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    Fay Roope

    Zachary Taylor

**_Colorful “Western” with the lush milieu of Florida (where it was shot)_** In 1835-1837, during the Second Seminole War, a fresh lieutenant (Rock Hudson) and friend of Chief Osceola (Anthony Quinn) is assigned to Fort King in the heart of Florida, which is commanded by a strict major (Richard Carlson), who hates the Indians. Barbara Hale and Lee Marvin are also on hand. “Seminole” (1953) tackles American history with the addition of expected Hollywoodisms, like the unbelievable ending. Yet the gist is surprisingly true: Major Degan was based on General Thomas Jesup (and the character w...

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