Walk the Proud Land (1956)

6.1/10 88 min Western

Overview

Indian Agent sent to try new approach to peace with Apache based on respect for autonomy rather than submission to Army. Wins over reservation chiefs and the Indian widow given to him as housekeeper. Through use of diplomacy and demonstrations of faith in Apache leaders, reservation is put on the road to autonomy. Conflicts arise between Apache widow and Eastern wife but latter has a lot to learn.

Cast

Audie Murphy

John Philip Clum

Anne Bancroft

Tianay

Pat Crowley

Mary Dennison

Charles Drake

Tom Sweeny

Tommy Rall

Taglito

Robert Warwick

Chief Eskiminzin

Jay Silverheels

Geronimo

Eugene Mazzola

Tono

Anthony Caruso

Disalin

Victor Millan

Santos

Ainslie Pryor

Capt. Larsen

Eugene Iglesias

Chato

Morris Ankrum

Gen. Wade

Addison Richards

Gov. Safford

Maurice Jara

Alchise

Frank Chase

Stone

Ed Hinton

Naylor

Dani Crayne

Bit Part (uncredited)

William Forrest

Mr. Dennison (uncredited)

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