The Battle at Apache Pass (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1952, The Battle at Apache Pass is an action and western film directed by George Sherman, running about 85 minutes. “The Fighting Story Of The Great Cochise!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Major Jim Colton is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with Apache leader Cochise. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious Indian agent Neil Baylor who sets up a false attack, and the abduction of a local farmer's son. While Colton is away investigating the matter, Baylor convinces Lieutenant Bascom that Cochise's band is to blame, and incites him to lead an expedition against the Apache band to return the boy.

Who’s in it. The Battle at Apache Pass stars John Lund as Maj. Jim Colton, Jeff Chandler as Cochise, Bruce Cowling as Neil Baylor and Beverly Tyler as Mary Keerney, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Battle at Apache Pass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 The Battle at Apache Pass page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Battle at Apache Pass tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Battle at Apache Pass (1952)?
In US, The Battle at Apache Pass 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 The Battle at Apache Pass worth watching?
The Battle at Apache Pass holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Battle at Apache Pass?
The Battle at Apache Pass stars John Lund, Jeff Chandler, Bruce Cowling, Beverly Tyler and Susan Cabot.
When was The Battle at Apache Pass released?
The Battle at Apache Pass was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.