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Fort Defiance (1951)

It's just after the Civil War and Ben Shelby arrives looking for Johnny Tallon whom he plans to kill. Shelby was the only survivor of a battle due to the cowardice of Tallon. Thinking Tallon dead, another man who lost a brother at the same battle arrives to kill Tallon's blind brother. Tallon arrives to find Shelby and his brother fleeing. Then they are attacked by Indians and Shelby and Tallon must now fight together postponing the inevitable showdown.

  • Action
  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Dane ClarkDane ClarkJohnny Tallon
  • Photo of Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonBen Shelby
  • Photo of Peter GravesPeter GravesNed Tallon
  • Photo of Tracey RobertsTracey RobertsJulie
  • Photo of George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandUncle Charlie Tallon
  • Photo of Ralph SanfordRalph SanfordJed Brown, Stagecoach Driver
  • Photo of Iron Eyes CodyIron Eyes CodyBrave Bear (as Iron Eyes)
  • Photo of Dennis MooreDennis MooreLt. Lucas
  • Photo of Craig WoodsCraig WoodsDave Parker
  • Photo of Dick ElliottDick ElliottKincaid

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