Pillars of the Sky 1956
“The story of a people's faith and the courage of a man they called Godless!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- George Marshall
- Network
- Universal International Pictures
What is Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky is a 1956 American CinemaScope Western produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Directed by George Marshall and starring Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone, and Ward Bond, the film depicts the racial tensions between Native Americans and white settlers in the Oregon Country during the 1860s.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 1956
- Studios
- Universal International Pictures
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal International Pictures
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Overview
Pillars of the Sky is a 1956 American CinemaScope Western produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Directed by George Marshall and starring Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone, and Ward Bond, the film depicts the racial tensions between Native Americans and white settlers in the Oregon Country during the 1860s. The plot centers on the confrontation between First Sergeant Emmett Bell and Apache chieftain Kamiakin.
The film is characterized as a nuanced portrayal of frontier conflict, focusing on the courage of a man referred to as Godless and the faith of a people. It operates as a mid-century Western with a runtime of 95 minutes, exploring the dynamics of trust and betrayal between military scouts and indigenous populations.
Should you watch it?
“A sergeant and an Apache chieftain clash amidst racial tensions in 1860s Oregon Country.”
- Nuanced portrayal of racial tensions between white settlers and Native Americans
- Shot in CinemaScope for expansive Western visuals
- Features a conflict between First Sergeant Emmett Bell and chieftain Kamiakin
- The film is an older 1956 production which may not suit modern preferences
Watch it if you enjoy historical Westerns focusing on the friction between the US military and indigenous peoples.
The film maintains a nuanced tone regarding racial conflict and has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
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Is Pillars of the Sky worth watching?
The film holds a 68% rating on ČSFD.cz and a 60% rating on Kinobox.cz.
What is the duration of the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film rather than a series, so there are no episodes.
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