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Broken Arrow

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1950 | 93 min | Western, Drama, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved 3:10 to Yuma or Shane, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Film Promoting International Understanding. Also nominated for 3 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 62K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Delmer Daves

  • James StewartTom Jeffords
  • Jeff ChandlerCochise
  • Debra PagetSonseeahray
  • Basil RuysdaelGen. Oliver Howard
  • Will GeerBen Slade
  • Joyce MackenzieTerry
  • Arthur HunnicuttMilt Duffield
  • Robert AdlerLonergan - Stage Driver (uncredited)
  • Trevor BardetteStage Passenger (uncredited)
  • Chris Willow BirdNochalo (uncredited)