Pillars of the Sky (1956)
Pillars of the Sky is a 1956 western movie directed by George Marshall, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone and Ward Bond.
First Sergeant Emmett Bell faces off with Apache chieftain Kamiakin in this nuanced portrayal of racial tensions between Native Americans and white settlers in 1860s Oregon Country.
Quick answers
What is Pillars of the Sky about?
First Sergeant Emmett Bell faces off with Apache chieftain Kamiakin in this nuanced portrayal of racial tensions between Native Americans and white settlers in 1860s Oregon Country.
When was Pillars of the Sky released?
Pillars of the Sky was released on 14 September 1956.
How long is Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky runs 1h 35m.
Who made Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky was directed by George Marshall.
Cast
- Jeff Chandler as First Sgt. Emmett Bell
- Dorothy Malone as Calla Gaxton
- Ward Bond as Dr. Joseph Holden
- Keith Andes as Capt. Tom Gaxton
- Lee Marvin as Sgt. Lloyd Carracart
- Sydney Chaplin as Timothy
- Willis Bouchey as Col. Edson Stedlow
- Michael Ansara as Kamiakin
- Olive Carey as Mrs. Anne Avery
- Charles Horvath as Sgt. Dutch Williams
- Orlando Rodríguez as Malachi
- Glen Kramer as Lt. Winston