Seminole (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1953, Seminole is an adventure and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 87 minutes. “Courage...Treachery...and Love --- AND THE GREAT EVERGLADES INDIAN WARS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 19th-century army officer Lance Caldwell is assigned to Fort King in the Everglades. Immediately clashing with his commanding officer Major Dade, Caldwell opposes Dade's plans to wipe out the Seminole Indians. The fact that Caldwell was the boyhood chum of Seminole chief Osceola is all the more reason to resist Dade's genocidal policies. After a deadly confrontation which costs dozens of lives on both sides, Osceola rescues Caldwell, whereupon the latter is court-martialed. Later on, Osceola comes to Fort King to talk peace, and is promptly killed by persons unknown. An attempt is made to frame Caldwell for the killing, but the truth eventually prevails.
Who’s in it. Seminole stars Rock Hudson as Lance Caldwell, Barbara Hale as Revere, Anthony Quinn as Osceola and Richard Carlson as Major Degan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Seminole has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seminole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seminole tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seminole (1953)?
- In US, Seminole is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seminole worth watching?
- Seminole holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seminole?
- Seminole stars Rock Hudson, Barbara Hale, Anthony Quinn, Richard Carlson and Hugh O'Brian.
- When was Seminole released?
- Seminole was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.