The Stalking Moon(1968)
“He comes with the stalking moon. Silently. Relentlessly. And when he comes there is no place to hide.”
Overview
While moving a group of Apaches to a Native American reservation in Arizona, an American scout named Sam Varner is surprised to find a white woman, Sarah Carver, living with the tribe. When Sam learns that she was taken captive by an Indian named Salvaje ten years ago, he attempts to escort Sarah and her half-Native American son to his home in New Mexico. However, it soon becomes clear that Salvaje is hot on their trail.
Director
Robert Mulligan
Studio
National General Pictures
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Sam Varner
Eva Marie Saint
as Sarah Carver
Robert Forster
as Nick Tana
Noland Clay
as Boy
Russell Thorson
as Ned
Frank Silvera
as Major
Lonny Chapman
as Purdue
Lou Frizzell
as Stationmaster
Henry Beckman
as Sgt. Rudabaugh
Charles Tyner
as Dace
Richard Bull
as Doctor
Sandy Brown Wyeth
as Rachel
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
National General Pictures • Pakula-Mulligan • National General Production Inc.
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What is The Stalking Moon about?▼
While moving a group of Apaches to a Native American reservation in Arizona, an American scout named Sam Varner is surprised to find a white woman, Sarah Carver, living with the tribe. When Sam learns that she was taken captive by an Indian named Salvaje ten years ago, he attempts to escort Sarah and her half-Native American son to his home in New Mexico. However, it soon becomes clear that Salvaje is hot on their trail.
Who directed The Stalking Moon?▼
The Stalking Moon was directed by Robert Mulligan and released in 1968. It is a western film.
How long is The Stalking Moon?▼
The Stalking Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The Stalking Moon?▼
The cast of The Stalking Moon includes Gregory Peck as Sam Varner, Eva Marie Saint as Sarah Carver, Robert Forster as Nick Tana, Noland Clay as Boy, Russell Thorson as Ned and more.
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