Brave Warrior

Release Date: 1952-05-31

Overview: 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.

Rating: 3.6 / 10

Cast

Jon Hall

as Steve Ruddell

Jay Silverheels

as Chief Tecumseh

Christine Larson

as Laura Macgregor

Michael Ansara

as The Prophet

Harry Cording

as Shayne MacGregor

Crew

Spencer Gordon Bennet - Director
Robert E. Kent - Writer
Sam Katzman - Producer
William V. Skall - Director of Photography
Aaron Stell - Editor

Reviews

CinemaSerf:

Jon Hall is actually quite good in this fictional historical romp that sees his "Steve Ruddell" character caught up in the early battles between the UK and it's itchy-footed colony, the US - as well a...