The Black Dakotas (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1954, The Black Dakotas is a romance and western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 65 minutes. “THUNDERING ACROSS THE HILLS OF DAKOTA” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln sends an emissary with a peace treaty to the Sioux Indians. He also sends a gift of $130,000 in gold. This attracts the attention of Brock Marsh, the secret leader of a Confederate spy ring, who wants to keep the treaty from being signed and to also get his hands on the gold. Ruth Lawrence and Mike Daugherty work together against the machinations of Marsh
Who’s in it. The Black Dakotas stars Gary Merrill as Brock Marsh (alias Zachary Paige), Wanda Hendrix as Ruth Lawrence, John Bromfield as Mike Daugherty and Noah Beery Jr. as 'Gimpy' Joe Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Black Dakotas 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 The Black Dakotas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Dakotas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Dakotas (1954)?
- In US, The Black Dakotas 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 Black Dakotas worth watching?
- The Black Dakotas holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Dakotas?
- The Black Dakotas stars Gary Merrill, Wanda Hendrix, John Bromfield, Noah Beery Jr. and Fay Roope.
- When was The Black Dakotas released?
- The Black Dakotas was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.