The Siege at Red River (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1954, The Siege at Red River is an action, war and western film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 86 minutes. “...And the two best soldiers in the line that day were the Captain from Georgia and the Yankee Spitfire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cavalry Captain Farraday attempts to prevent the delivery of Gatling Guns into the hands of hostile Indians.
Who’s in it. The Siege at Red River stars Van Johnson as Capt. James S. Simmons / Jim Farraday, Joanne Dru as Nora Curtis, Richard Boone as Brett Manning and Milburn Stone as Sgt. Benjamin 'Benjy' Guderman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Siege at Red River 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 Siege at Red River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Siege at Red River 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 Siege at Red River (1954)?
- In US, The Siege at Red River 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 Siege at Red River worth watching?
- The Siege at Red River holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Siege at Red River?
- The Siege at Red River stars Van Johnson, Joanne Dru, Richard Boone, Milburn Stone and Jeff Morrow.
- When was The Siege at Red River released?
- The Siege at Red River was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.