Smoke Signal (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1955, Smoke Signal is an action, drama and western film directed by Jerry Hopper, running about 88 minutes. “MILE AFTER TREACHEROUS MILE OF CHURNING RIVER FURY...their only escape!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Capt. Harper's cavalry patrol returns to the fort to find it besieged by Ute Indians. The apparent cause is the recapture of Army traitor Brett Halliday, who deserted to the Utes in a previous war; but Brett has a different story. With capture imminent, the only chance for the surviving men (and one woman) is to boat down a wild, uncharted river, where Harper and Halliday must pull together, like it or not.
Who’s in it. Smoke Signal stars Dana Andrews as Brett Halliday, Piper Laurie as Laura Evans, Rex Reason as Lieutenant Wayne Ford and William Talman as Captain Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Smoke Signal 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 Smoke Signal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smoke Signal 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 Smoke Signal (1955)?
- In US, Smoke Signal 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 Smoke Signal worth watching?
- Smoke Signal holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smoke Signal?
- Smoke Signal stars Dana Andrews, Piper Laurie, Rex Reason, William Talman and Milburn Stone.
- When was Smoke Signal released?
- Smoke Signal was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.