Soldier Blue

A brutal, harrowing western that builds to a graphically violent and emotionally devastating climax.

Directed by

Ralph Nelson

Genres

Western, Drama

Starring

Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, Donald Pleasence

Tagline

The most savage film in history!

Overview

After a cavalry group is massacred by the Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive private devoted to his duty, and Cresta, a young woman who had lived with the Cheyenne two years and whose sympathies lie more with them than with the US government. Together, they must try to reach the cavalry's main base camp. As they travel onward, Honus is torn between his growing affection for Cresta.

How it feels

Bleak, dark, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Violence, race, war, betrayal

Content

Strong violence, gore and sexual content. Mild language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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