A Distant Trumpet

Released May 30, 1964

1 hr. 57 min.

Western

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A West Pointer (Troy Donahue) faces warring Indians and rival women (Suzanne Pleshette, Diane McBain) at an 1880s Arizona fort.

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Black and white depiction of US army versus natives alongside some of the other standard movie themes. It's the kind of film actors use the Oscars ceremony to protest about.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Raoul Walsh

Director

Troy Donahue

2nd Lt. Matthew 'Matt' Hazard

Suzanne Pleshette

Mrs. Kitty Mainwarring

Diane McBain

Laura Frelief

James Gregory

Maj. Gen. Alexander Upton Quaint

William Reynolds

1st Lt. Teddy Mainwarring

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

It takes a heap of loafing to make a Western film so dull you even lose interest in watching the horses and the stunt men doing their stuff.

Nov 15, 2018

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Tom Milne

Time Out

Walsh's last film, saddled with an average script and a colourless lead performance from Donahue, but nevertheless emerging as a majestically simple, sweeping cavalry Western, a little reminiscent of Ford in mood and manner.

Nov 15, 2018

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Variety Staff

Variety

Raoul Walsh's direction is generally competent, but the climactic battle strategy is a bit fuzzy. Donahue's range of expression is very slim.

Feb 23, 2012

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TV Guide

This film was, unfortunately, a less-than-glorious exit for the great Raoul Walsh, who simply made a B-western on a big budget.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 15, 2018

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Tony Mastroianni

Cleveland Press

Almost two hours is much too long for all this.

Nov 15, 2018

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Tony Sloman

Radio Times

The result is impressive: a handsome, intelligent cavalry western.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 15, 2018

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Synopsis

A West Pointer (Troy Donahue) faces warring Indians and rival women (Suzanne Pleshette, Diane McBain) at an 1880s Arizona fort.

Director: Raoul Walsh
Screenwriter: John Twist, Richard Fielder, Albert Beich
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 30, 1964, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 22, 2009

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