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film directed by

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and starring

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, Frances Helm and Don Gordon. The film was shot in

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with

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making his debut in the film.

Plot

In 1861, the undermanned garrison of

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was attempting to keep the peace with the Sioux Nation led by Chief Red Cloud. As part the Treaty with the Indians, The United States Government pays Red Cloud in gold to keep the peace and support his people. However Red Cloud comes up with the idea of stealing the gold and use the non payment as an excuse to go to war. Meanwhile, as the United States face events that lead to the American Civil War, the garrison of the fort is split in their sympathies, a third of the men led by Sgt Darrach support the

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whilst the rest led by Sgt Serrell support the Federal Union. When the garrison hears about the

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, the Confederate faction not only wants to leave the army, but capture the fort and take the gold shipment due to be paid to Chief

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to Texas. One of the Southerners warns Capt. Tenslip and Lt. Waller on the Southerner's plan to mutiny, for which he is murdered for betraying the cause with his screams covered by the men singing ''

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''. Tenslip is worried that his commander, Major Bradner, a Virginian may side with the South. Meanwhile, Red Cloud sees the opportunity to split and wipe out the garrison as well as keeping the gold.

Cast

as Maj. Seth Bradner *

as Capt. James 'Jamie' Tenslip * Frances Helm as Melissa Bradner * Don Gordon as Jean Salignac *

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as Capt. Foley * Robert Knapp as 1st. Lt. Chick Waller *

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as Sgt. Darrach * Bill Barker as Cpl. Hendrey * Clay Randolph as Cpl. Caswell * William 'Bill' Phillips as Serrell (as Wm. "Bill' Phillips) * Sterling Franck as Ezra (as Cain Mason) * Fritz Ford as Frederick Ford *

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(as Eddie Little) *

as Rinty (uncredited)

Production

Parts of the film were shot at the Kanab movie fort and Kanab Creek in

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Notable quotes

"The bitterest choice of all; to break your oath or your heart"—Major Seth BradnerWills, Brian Steel. ''Gone with the Glory: The Civil War in Cinema''. Rowman & Littlefield, 1 Oct 2011. p. 92.

Soundtrack

Two well known and historical songs are included in the soundtrack of film: * ''

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'' Lyrics: James E. Greenleaf, C. S. Hall, C. B. Marsh, and others, 1861
Music: American folk song, 1856 * ''

'' Lyrics and music:

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References

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* * * {{Lesley Selander 1957 films 1957 Western (genre) films American Western (genre) films American Civil War films Films about Native Americans Films directed by Lesley Selander Films shot in Utah United Artists films Western (genre) cavalry films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films