The Indian Fighter

In the beginning of the film, after Red Cloud shows to Johnny Hawks two men hung by the feet, Hawks stands talking to Red Cloud and Grey Wolf.

Then his hands appears either grabbing the holster or by his sides, alternately, when it cuts from one shot to another.

Right before the Indians tie Todd to the tree with the intention of burning him, he's having a conversation with Johnny.

During this conversation, Johnny's left arm repeatedly changes positions, from being stretched out against the tree, to holding his hat in front of him and back to stretched out against the tree.

I have heard of this film but I don't recall watching before - I recently viewed the film because I'm watching westerns with Lon Chaney Jr. Well this film is really cute - great cast and Chaney gets a good role to play in this one.

Kirk Douglas is portrayed as a lovable jack-the-lad here, always ready to fight for right. He's got a winning quip, a twinkle in his eye and a heart of a lion.

Being Kirk Douglas', Bryna Production Company's first commercial feature, it was a sign for what was to come. As good an all-rounder as Mr Douglas was, he was given to an occasional level of 'showing-off' and this movie was his first chance to demonstrate to what extent he liked to do just that.

It's called The Indian Fighter but oddly, in Andre de Toth's post Civil War western, Kirk Douglas playing Indian scout, Johnny Hawks, is the paleface who has the closest relationship with the local Sioux tribe and its leader Red Cloud. And while there appear to be quite a few native Americans doing their bit as tribal extras, the 4 main Indian roles are taken by 3 white guys and an Italian girl.

It's called The Indian Fighter but oddly, in Andre de Toth's post Civil War western, Kirk Douglas playing Indian scout, Johnny Hawks, is the paleface who has the closest relationship with the local Sioux tribe and its leader Red Cloud. And while there appear to be quite a few native Americans doing their bit as tribal extras, the 4 main Indian roles are taken by 3 white guys and an Italian girl.

Simple and acceptable Indian Western compellingly starred by Kirk Douglas and decently directed by Andre De Toth . It deals with an explorer called Johnny Hawks (Kirk Douglas) leading a wagon train through hostile Indian country to Oregon , 1870 .

This isn't terrible as far as a typical old western. Kirk Douglas does a great job including with his stunts.

The Indian Fighter was a good western for Kirk Douglas to show his stuff. Apparently he did his own stunts, riding his own horse, even falling from a horse and breaking his nose in the process although that wasn't part of the script.

This is an action packed western with lots of adventure and fun.More than that, it gives the viewer three great stars-Douglas, Mattheau, and Chaney in a western conflict.