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Aug 28, 2017lcranmer rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The second of the "Cavalry Trilogy" (although the third one that I saw). In color. I actually think the cinematography of the other two members of the trilogy, filmed in black and white, was more powerful (Fort Apache and Rio Grande). Set in 1876, the film reflects the views of the time. References to Custer's performance at the Battle of Little Big Horn are made, reverently. More recent scholarship suggests that Custer's performance was less than stellar. Anyway, still an enjoyable movie. Fascinating to see the contrast between color (which was still relativity new at the time) and B&W. John Ford seems to have been extremely expert at the use of B&W, but apparently color is a different animal. I wonder how Ansel Adams would have done in color photography? Many of the same cast members as the other movies. An enjoyable watch for John ford, John Wayne, Monument Valley, old time Western fans.