James Stewart stars in this film about a former soldier who becomes an ambassador to the Cochise Apaches at the tail end of a decade of war. The topics of revenge, racism and war are on full display as Jeffords attempts to balance his loyalty to his people while also opening up to the Native Americans. The film is a manipulative and does suffer from some forced scenes. Overall, this is a very strong film that discusses some pretty weighty issues throughout. Stewart was the most approachable, likable actor to grace the screen. His Westerns also showed a darker side to the man, full of cynicism. His portrayal of Jeffords, a man who is weary of war and impulsive hatred is an often overlooked performance. He is quite good in this film, and this performance is one of his better offerings.


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