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Broken Arrow

1950 · Movie · 93 min · ★ 6.7 · 85% critics

WesternDramaRomance

In 1870s Arizona, a former scout tries to stop escalating violence between settlers and the Apache by learning their language and customs and seeking a negotiated peace. As trust slowly builds, he faces suspicion from both sides and discovers how hard it is to choose understanding over retaliation in a land shaped by fear and loss.

Also known as Arrow · Blood Brothers · War Paint · La flecha rota

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Details
Years
1950
Release date
1950-07-21
Language
English
Runtime
93 min
Critic score
85/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (223 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic Western that leans more toward diplomacy, moral questions, and tense negotiations than nonstop shootouts; Not for you if you want a straightforward action-heavy ride like 3:10 to Yuma.

Pros: thoughtful peace-focused Western; sympathetic Apache portrayal; strong performances | Cons: sentimental romance; simplified history; dated casting choices

Themes

  • peace
  • settler
  • mail
  • cochise

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Globe Award — Best Film Promoting International Understanding · 1951
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1951 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1951 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1951 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Delmer Daves