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The Indian Fighter

The Indian Fighter

Only one man has the power to stop a war.

19556.21h 28m

Overview

A scout leading a wagon train through hostile Indian country gets involved with a Sioux chief's daughter.

Directed by André de Toth
Written by Robert L. Richards, Frank Davis, Ben Hecht
Produced by William Schorr
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Top Cast

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Johnny Hawks

Elsa Martinelli

Elsa Martinelli

Onahti

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Wes Todd

Diana Douglas

Diana Douglas

Susan Rogers

Walter Abel

Walter Abel

Captain Trask

Lon Chaney Jr.

Lon Chaney Jr.

Chivington

Eduard Franz

Eduard Franz

Red Cloud

Harry Landers

Harry Landers

Grey Wolf / Captain Trask Attaché

Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr.

Will Crabtree

Michael Winkelman

Michael Winkelman

Tommy Rogers

Themes & Keywords

native americansiouxwagon trainsioux chief

About The Indian Fighter

The Indian Fighter is a western film released in 1955 exploring themes of native american, sioux, wagon train, sioux chief. Directed by André de Toth, it stars Kirk Douglas, Elsa Martinelli, Walter Matthau. A scout leading a wagon train through hostile Indian country gets involved with a Sioux chief's daughter.

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