Walk the Proud Land
(1956)
Regisseur:
Jesse HibbsSchauspieler:
Audie Murphy, Anne Bancroft, Pat Crowley, Charles DrakeKurswechsel bei der amerikanischen Regierung: Statt die im San Carlos-Reservat lebenden Apachen mit Gewalt zu unterdrücken, wird John P. Clum geschickt, um den Indianern auf Augenhöhe zu begegnen. Er lässt ihnen die Ketten abnehmen und verweist die Kavallerie aus dem Indianergebiet. Clums Bemühungen scheinen zu fruchten. Doch die Denkweise bei Kavallerie, Bevölkerung und den Ureinwohnern lässt sich nicht so leicht ändern. Und so kommt es auch zu Rückschlägen...
Indian Agent sent to try new approach to peace with Apaches based on respect for automomy rather than submission to Army. Wins over reservation chiefs and the Indian widow (Bancroft) given to him as housekeeper. Through use of diplomacy and demonstrations of faith in Apache leaders, reservation is put on the road to automomy. Conflicts arise between Apache widow and Eastern wife but latter has a lot to learn.
Indian Agent sent to try new approach to peace with Apaches based on respect for automomy rather than submission to Army. Wins over reservation chiefs and the Indian widow (Bancroft) given to him as housekeeper. Through use of diplomacy and demonstrations of faith in Apache leaders, reservation is put on the road to automomy. Conflicts arise between Apache widow and Eastern wife but latter has a lot to learn.