The film, “The Charge at Feather River”, was screened in 1953. It is a story about two white women who were abducted and rescued in Colorado territory. The film was directed by Gordon Douglas, and starred Guy Madison, Frank Lovejoy, and Helen Westcott. There is more to learn and discover about this movie as well as interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the movie took place mostly in California, USA. The filming sites include Santa Ana River in Norco, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, Santa Clarita, and Newhall Ranch in Valencia. However, there is no available information regarding the dates on which the film was shot.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Guy Madison | Miles Archer |
| Frank Lovejoy | Sgt. Charlie Baker |
| Helen Westcott | Anne McKeever |
| Vera Miles | Jennie McKeever |
| Dick Wesson | Pvt. Cullen |
| Onslow Stevens | Grover Johnson |
| Steve Brodie | Pvt. Ryan |
| Ron Hagerthy | Johnny McKeever |
| Fay Roope | Lt. Col. Kilrain |
| Neville Brand | Pvt. Morgan |
| Henry Kulky | Pvt. Smiley |
| Lane Chandler | Pvt. Zebulon Poinsett |
| Fred Carson | Chief Thunder Hawk |
| James Brown | Pvt. Connors |
| Ralph Brooke | Pvt. Wilhelm |
| Carl Andre | Pvt. Hudkins |
| Ben Corbett | Pvt. Carver |
| Fred Kennedy | Leech |
| Dub Taylor | Danowicz |
| John Damler | Dabney |
| David Alpert | Pvt. Griffin |
| Louis Tomei | Pvt. Curry |
| Wayne Taylor | Signal Private |
| Steve Wayne | Trooper |
| Vivian Mason | Mrs. Joan ‘Mamie’ Baker |
| Paul Picerni | Sergeant (scenesDeleted) |
| Richard Bartlett | Sentry (uncredited) |
| Joe Bassett | Quartermaster Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Ray Beltram | Old Indian (uncredited) |
| Rand Brooks | Pvt. Adams (uncredited) |
| Wally Cassell | Member of Rescue Party (uncredited) |
| Dennis Dengate | Ordnance Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Merv Griffin | Shooting Victim (uncredited) |
| John Pickard | Officer (uncredited) |
| Robert Roark | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Nipo T. Strongheart | Indian (uncredited) |
| Sheb Wooley | Pvt. Wilhelm’s Scream (uncredited) (archiveSound) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was officially released on 11th July 1953.
- The film is a Western genre and lasts for 1 hour and 35 minutes.
- The story revolves around a plot of rescuing two women captured by the Cheyenne, providing security for railroad construction teams.
- Many well-known actors formed the cast of the movie, a few of them being Guy Madison, Frank Lovejoy, Helen Westcott and others.
- It received 22 user reviews and was reviewed by 5 critics.
- The film was produced by David Weisbart with music by Max Steiner.
- The film became famous for a scream by Pvt. Wilhelm, a sound effect re-used in many films like Star Wars, The Lord of The Rings etc.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Santa Ana River, Norco, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9311257
- Longitude: -117.548661
- Place ID: ChIJ9YTaON_J3IARlxSrY1lRde8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Norco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park – 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4885168
- Longitude: -118.3214923
- Place ID: ChIJczSF4KKKwoAR0I0eUHBbCuk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd, Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clarita, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3916641
- Longitude: -118.542586
- Place ID: ChIJJxjVrDOGwoARSNYFc-CPSlY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clarita, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
