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Cresciuti insieme, Caldwell e l'indo-americano Osceola-John si ritrovano anni dopo a combattere su campi opposti: il primo è diventato ufficiale, il secondo capo dei Seminole. La loro amicizia resiste, ma non può impedire lo scontro tra i due popoli...
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A western set in Florida? Budd Boetticher is admired for the series of classic westerns he made with Randolph Scott from 1956 to 1960. Though not in that league, this minor western is not without interest. Once friends when they were boys, a cavalry lieutenant (Rock Hudson) and a Seminole Indian leader (Anthony Quinn) find themselves not only on opposite sides of a conflict between the U.S. Army and the Seminole tribe but in love with the same girl (Barbara Hale). Unusual for a western of this period, not only because of its clear sympathy for the Indians but the interracial romance in which the white woman prefers the Indian to Rock Hudson! The film's setpiece is a trek through the Florida everglades by the ill prepared cavalry where they are at a clear disadvantage. The film was shot at Everglades National Park in Florida and that superb cinematographer Russell Metty (TOUCH OF EVIL, WRITTEN ON THE WIND ) takes full advantage of the exotic hothouse locale. Hudson is very awkward and his line readings stiff and Richard Carlson as the film's cavalry commander overacts the villainy to the point where I almost expected him to twirl his moustache! With Lee Marvin, Hugh O'Brian, Russell Johnson and James Best.
The British DVD courtesy of Optimum Classics is a decent transfer (could have been a bit sharper) in the appropriate 1.33 aspect ratio.
The British DVD courtesy of Optimum Classics is a decent transfer (could have been a bit sharper) in the appropriate 1.33 aspect ratio.
By Jim Kames
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Unusual western about a cavalry officer's efforts to help the Seminole tribe be free of the white man's law. Rock Hudson is helped by a great supporting cast.
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Budd Boetticher is one of those directors, among many (Gerd Oswald, Hugo Fregonese, Edgar G. Ulmer), whom Hollywood never truly appreciated. Despite his comparative neglect, Boetticher produced some wonderful work, notably the Westerns he made for Ranown with Randolph Scott. "Seminole" stars some of Boetticher's friends and, as a result, is beautifully acted. Richard Carlson creates an effective military racist, while Anthony Quinn delivers one of his quietly stated performances to give a dignity and gravitas to the Seminole leader. The direction is taut, meaningful, the narrative set out with a welcome economy. The problem is the script, which lacks concentration and concision. Nonethelss, an enjoyable experience and a DVD well worth adding to one's Boetticher collection.
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