"If we make peace with the Americans can we still raid the Mexicans?"
Broken Arrow is a classic Western film starring Jimmy Stewart and Jeff Chandler. Stewart plays Tom Jeffords, a former army scout who tries to make peace between the Indians and the Americans. Chandler plays the Indian chief who Jeffords must befriend in order to make peace.
I really like the way the story was told. I'm usually not a fan of voiceover narration, but I don't mind it as much in Broken Arrow. The acting is phenomenal, and I don't think any actor could have played Jeffords as effectively as Jimmy Stewart.
I understand that I'm viewing this film through a 21st century lens, but I have too many issues with some of the decisions that were made. There is an attempt at romance between Jeffords and an Indian girl that seems creepy, and I just don't buy it. Also, all the Indians were played by white actors with bronzed skin. This isn't new for classic cinema, but it takes away from the story when the entire Apache tribe speaks perfect English.
All that said, I enjoyed watching this movie, but some parts were a little corny, other parts were a little insensitive, and everything about this screams 1950. It's an enjoyable watch, but you'll only enjoy it if you consider the time period it was made.
Broken Arrow is a classic Western film starring Jimmy Stewart and Jeff Chandler. Stewart plays Tom Jeffords, a former army scout who tries to make peace between the Indians and the Americans. Chandler plays the Indian chief who Jeffords must befriend in order to make peace.
I really like the way the story was told. I'm usually not a fan of voiceover narration, but I don't mind it as much in Broken Arrow. The acting is phenomenal, and I don't think any actor could have played Jeffords as effectively as Jimmy Stewart.
I understand that I'm viewing this film through a 21st century lens, but I have too many issues with some of the decisions that were made. There is an attempt at romance between Jeffords and an Indian girl that seems creepy, and I just don't buy it. Also, all the Indians were played by white actors with bronzed skin. This isn't new for classic cinema, but it takes away from the story when the entire Apache tribe speaks perfect English.
All that said, I enjoyed watching this movie, but some parts were a little corny, other parts were a little insensitive, and everything about this screams 1950. It's an enjoyable watch, but you'll only enjoy it if you consider the time period it was made.