Brave Warrior (1952)
SHAWNEES looting...killing...burning in history's fiercest raid!
In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.
Cast
- Jon Hall - Steve Ruddell
- Jay Silverheels - Chief Tecumseh
- Christine Larson - Laura Macgregor
- Michael Ansara - The Prophet
- Harry Cording - Shayne MacGregor
- James Seay - Gov. William Henry Harrison
- George Eldredge - Captain Barney Demming
- Leslie Denison - Gen. Proctor / Bancroft
- Rory Mallinson - Barker (as Rory Malinson)
- Rusty Wescoatt - Standish
Screenplay
Keywords
battle, tecumseh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brave Warrior about?
- In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.
- Who directed Brave Warrior?
- Brave Warrior was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
- Who stars in Brave Warrior?
- Brave Warrior stars Jon Hall, Jay Silverheels, Christine Larson, Michael Ansara, Harry Cording, James Seay.
- How long is Brave Warrior?
- Brave Warrior has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Brave Warrior?
- Brave Warrior is a Western film.
- Where was Brave Warrior produced?
- Brave Warrior was produced in United States of America.