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THE LAW OF THE LAST FRONTIER...FIGHT OR DIE!
In 1850 Oregon is trying to gain statehood, but a truce is needed with the Indians before it can be accomplished. A new Army commander, Major Archer, is dispatched to bring order and peace to the territory.
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Nov 21, 2022 · via TMDB
George Montgomery is the hard-nosed "Maj. Archer", sent to command a frontier post that has been struggling to defeat a local tribe under the accomplished command of their Chief "Mike" (Michael Granger). Quickly disliked by those under command for his brusque manner, he must try to lick them into shape as battle lines are drawn with his shrewd foe. Sadly, though this has some decent action scenes now and again, there is an annoying romance between "Archer" and "Brett" (Martha Hyer) and the plot proceeds to follow a rather timid and predictable route as the adventurous elements give way to a standard tale of betrayal and, ultimately, a rather underwhelming degree of common sense. It's produced to a decent enough standard, but sadly the story and the efforts from all concerned are pretty unremarkable.
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George Montgomery
Maj. Frank Archer
Richard Denning
Stacey Wyatt
Martha Hyer
Brett McClain
John Crawford
Capt. Richard Hillman
Michael Granger
Chief Mike
Emory Parnell
Sgt. McClain
Charles Evans
Matt Parish
Kathleen Freeman
Sis Pringle
Willis Bouchey
Maj. Wallach
Frank Sully
Pvt. Kohler
Steven Ritch
Indian
Lee Roberts
Lt. Keith Ryan
William Castle
Director
Sam Katzman
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