Thursday, April 22, 2010

The Stalking Moon (1968)

Directed by Robert Mulligan
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, Warner Bros)

Gregory Peck is retiring from the Army, but reluctantly picks up a white woman and her Indian son who have been captured on the same day. He at first just wants to guide them to the nearest railroad stop and send them on their way, but eventually grows fond of them and before you know it are living together on his ranch in New Mexico. Meanwhile, the real Indian father is blazing a trail of blood to reclaim his wife and son. A bit long and Peck is stoic as always, but fantastic scenery and a good showdown make it more than worthwhile.

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