Brave Warrior (1952)
Brave Warrior is a 1952 western movie directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, with a running time of 1h 13m. It stars Jon Hall, Jay Silverheels and Christine Larson.
In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.
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What is Brave Warrior about?
In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.
When was Brave Warrior released?
Brave Warrior was released on 31 May 1952.
How long is Brave Warrior?
Brave Warrior runs 1h 13m.
Who made Brave Warrior?
Brave Warrior was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Cast
- Jon Hall as Steve Ruddell
- Jay Silverheels as Chief Tecumseh
- Christine Larson as Laura Macgregor
- Michael Ansara as The Prophet
- Harry Cording as Shayne MacGregor
- James Seay as Gov. William Henry Harrison
- George Eldredge as Captain Barney Demming
- Leslie Denison as Gen. Proctor / Bancroft
- Rory Mallinson as Barker
- Rusty Wescoatt as Standish
- Bert Davidson as Gilbert Simon
- Billy Wilkerson as Chief Little Cloud