What is Soldier Blue?
Soldier Blue is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Western, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 12, 1970
- Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Katzka-Loeb
- Genres
- Western, Drama
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Overview
Soldier Blue is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Western, Drama. Produced and broadcast by AVCO Embassy Pictures, Katzka-Loeb. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A lone private and a Cheyenne‑raised woman trek toward safety after a brutal massacre.”
- Intense depiction of frontier conflict
- Complex moral tension between duty and empathy
- Graphic violence may be unsettling
- Pacing is deliberate and slow
Watch it if you appreciate stark, character‑driven Westerns that explore moral ambiguity.
The film contains graphic violence and bleak themes, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
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What is the premise of Soldier Blue?
After a cavalry unit is wiped out by the Cheyenne, a private and a woman raised among the Cheyenne must reach the main base.
Who are the central characters?
The story follows Honus, a naive private, and Cresta, a young woman who has lived with the Cheyenne.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a Western drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑five minutes.
When was Soldier Blue released?
It was released in the United States on August 12, 1970.
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