Ulzana's Raid
To Defeat The Apaches, They Had To Be Just As Savage.
Violence begets violence in this explosive Western That pits marauding Apaches against weary Indian fighters and naive U.S. Cavalrymen.
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Full Of Moral Commentary And Plenty OF Action - bwod
A nicely balanced film that states the obvious and a lot more. Yes, the U.S. treated the Indians like drek, and the Apaches were known to be particularly viscious. That said, the story was an allegory for the Vietnam war. American soldiers going after "renegade" Indians/Viet Cong soldiers in South Vietnam. At the time, (1972), this was the only way opposition to the war could be voiced - couched within the framework of a western.
What really makes this movie stand out, is the rather graphic scenes of violence portrayed in shocking Technicolor. This is a tough movie to watch, but it acomplishes its goals. It entertains and makes you think about humanity as a whole. What motivates us to act so terribly, and ultimately, what a waste it is that we do.
Burt Lancaster gives a strong performance here, but it's rather subdued. His eyes speak volumes, though, especially when he's communicating with Ke-Ni-Tay (the Indian Scout). For dramatic achievement and the message for peace I give it two thumbs up.
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Full Of Moral Commentary And Plenty OF Action - bwod
A nicely balanced film that states the obvious and a lot more. Yes, the U.S. treated the Indians like drek, and the Apaches were known to be particularly viscious. That said, the story was an allegory for the Vietnam war. American soldiers going after "renegade" ...