This was an entertaining western, a love story, and a history (as well as political) lesson wrapped in one. If you don't mind Troy Donahue's acting style (powerful but deadpan) you'll find this a story that'll hold your attention.
You learn how tough it was out west, especially at isolated forts, hardly the romantic adventure you read about too often. You're also confronted with how unfairly Native Americans were treated, being lied to given empty promises. Troy's character takes a stand for what's right and just, even willing to sacrifice his Congressional Medal of Honor in opposition to the treatment a Native chief gets.
There's a love story, between him and (his then wife) Suzanne Pleshette, but hey should have had more scenes together. As part of a romantic conflict, there's both another man (William Reynolds) and another woman (Diane McBain), but each are taken care of, in different ways.
You'll see a familiar TV face in James Gregory, also known as Lt. Brennan on "My Favorite Martian".
I recommend this one.
You learn how tough it was out west, especially at isolated forts, hardly the romantic adventure you read about too often. You're also confronted with how unfairly Native Americans were treated, being lied to given empty promises. Troy's character takes a stand for what's right and just, even willing to sacrifice his Congressional Medal of Honor in opposition to the treatment a Native chief gets.
There's a love story, between him and (his then wife) Suzanne Pleshette, but hey should have had more scenes together. As part of a romantic conflict, there's both another man (William Reynolds) and another woman (Diane McBain), but each are taken care of, in different ways.
You'll see a familiar TV face in James Gregory, also known as Lt. Brennan on "My Favorite Martian".
I recommend this one.