Soldier Blue

PG

Released Aug 12, 1970

1h 52m

Drama

Western

List

38%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

71%

1,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

While crossing Cheyenne territory en route to Fort Reunion, a group of cavalry officers is brutally attacked by Indians. Afterward, the only survivors are a naïve private named Honus Gant (Peter Strauss) and a betrothed woman called Cresta (Candice Bergen) who previously lived among the Indians. As the two try to finish their journey alone, Honus finds himself increasingly attracted to Cresta, and yet simultaneously repelled by her sympathy for the Native American tribes.

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Zinjx W

The Sand Creek Massacre One of the seminal films about the treatment of the Indians by the Americans.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/06/23

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laurie s

Brilliant movie and beautiful song. I'm guessing the ridiculous low scoring by these so-called critics is because of their denial these atrocities by white soldiers ever took place. Out of these inhumane acts were born the US cops against black people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A review and rating of Soldier Blue has to be mixed. The film has certain qualities cinematographically, the costumes are more or less realistic, except from some rather silly black wigs on a number of a diversity of Cheyenne actors and extras. The battle and massacre scenes are well arranged and a few of the special effects and scenes are disturbing, with a repulsive final. However, as a basic drama the film is very diverse. The cast seems right and there are really good moments, but then there is too much overacting, particularly between leading role holders Candice Bergen and Peter Strauss, and this lasts throughout much of the plot. Along their journey there is more than one ridiculous logical flaw, and a few technical too. Occasional exaggerated use of very cliché music also adds to the downpart. Nevertheless, this most defenitely was a controvercial western when it was released, with an important political historical statement that paved way for a number of later westerns. Still, that's what is most memorable about it. It could have been a top classic, but is nothing more than a very valid child of its time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

i saw this in the cinema in around 1972,nobody spoke when the credits were rolling,was at the time hard hitting stuff,ok over time is probably not so bad,but the story is just as sickening now as it was back then. have seen some of the critics on here giving it a bit of a bashing,to which i dont fully agree.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

The movie was made in 1969 and released in 1970. It is historical in nature about the Sand Creek Massacre but built around a storyline. The ending was tough to watch and I can see why it warranted a strong R rating.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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delysid d

i was so irritated by the girl candice bergen that i couldnt even finish the film

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/23/18

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Ralph Nelson

Director

Peter Strauss

Honus Gent

Candice Bergen

Kathy Maribel "Cresta" Lee

Donald Pleasence

Isaac Q. Cumber

Bob Carraway

Lt. McNair

Jorge Rivero

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Roger Ebert

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The film is too mixed up to qualify as a serious allegory about anything.

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Soldier Blue has been tagged as important by some and exploitative by others. Honestly, it's a bit of both.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 22, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Tries to compare this atrocity in Indian history with the My Lai massacre occurring in modern times during the Vietnam War.

Rated: C+

May 31, 2015

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

A clumsy, anachronistic Western which casts Candice Bergen as a shrill female lead who's a lot more 1970 than 1864. Unconvincing.

Rated: 3/10

Oct 2, 2007

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John A. Nesbit

Old School Reviews

Bloody, overrated film that fails to stand the test of time

Rated: 2/5

Feb 19, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jun 14, 2005

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Synopsis

While crossing Cheyenne territory en route to Fort Reunion, a group of cavalry officers is brutally attacked by Indians. Afterward, the only survivors are a naïve private named Honus Gant (Peter Strauss) and a betrothed woman called Cresta (Candice Bergen) who previously lived among the Indians. As the two try to finish their journey alone, Honus finds himself increasingly attracted to Cresta, and yet simultaneously repelled by her sympathy for the Native American tribes.

Director: Ralph Nelson
Producer: Joseph E. Levine
Production Co: Embassy Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 1970, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2013
Runtime: 1h 52m

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