Arrowhead (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 5.8

Arrowhead poster

Released in 1953, Arrowhead is an action and western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren, running about 105 minutes. “Real Heroes of the West!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Director Charles Marquis Warren's 1953 western stars Charlton Heston and Jack Palance. Chief of Scouts Ed Bannon works for the US Army at Fort Clark, Texas and he dreams of aiding in bringing peace to the region, despite opposition from both the Army and the Apaches.

Who’s in it. Arrowhead stars Charlton Heston as Ed Bannon, Jack Palance as Toriano, Katy Jurado as Nita and Brian Keith as Capt. Bill North, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead (1953)?
In US, Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead worth watching?
Arrowhead holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Arrowhead?
Arrowhead stars Charlton Heston, Jack Palance, Katy Jurado, Brian Keith and Mary Sinclair.
When was Arrowhead released?
Arrowhead was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.