The Flaming Arrow (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1911, The Flaming Arrow is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Joris Ivens, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. At the age of 13 Joris Ivens was fond of Cowboys and Indians stories, so he decided to invent one himself. He made a script and used a camera from his father's shop. This became his first film, Wigwam, with his own family as cast. Black Eagle, a bad Indian, kidnaps the daughter of a farmer's family. Flaming Arrow, played by the young director, saves the child from the kidnapper and brings her back to her family. No better conclusion than smoking a peace pipe.
Who’s in it. The Flaming Arrow stars Joris Ivens as Flaming Arrow, Peter Ivens as Black Eagle, Dorothea Ivens and Hans Ivens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Flaming Arrow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flaming Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flaming Arrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flaming Arrow (1911)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flaming Arrow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flaming Arrow worth watching?
- The Flaming Arrow holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flaming Arrow?
- The Flaming Arrow stars Joris Ivens, Peter Ivens, Dorothea Ivens, Hans Ivens and Jacoba Ivens.
- When was The Flaming Arrow released?
- The Flaming Arrow was released in 1911, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.