Review of Cry Blood Apache
This is a movie with a plot that really delivers. You definitely won’t be
disappointed. The plot revolves around an Apache brave who is determined to
extract revenge on a gang of killers who brutalize his entire family by tracking
them down and wiping out every one. With each revenge killing he manages to
utilize a new and inventive approach.
The backdrop of this film is nothing short of breathtaking, with most of the on
location shooting done in the Sequoia National Forest in California as well as
other scenes in Arizona. Unlike many Westerns, this film was shot completely
outdoors. The cinematography is so spectacular you can practically feel the cold
wind as it blows throughout the film and the dust that seems to linger.
The hero of the film is portrayed by Jody McCrea, who also produced the film.
McCreas character forms the fifth member of the gang who, instead of joining in
with the rest as they extract brutality on the Indian family, develops some
sympathy for the one female hostage the gang allows to live.
Western screen legend, Joel McCrea (father of the lead actor and producer) also
makes a small appearance in the film.
This is definitely a great Western, you won’t want to miss. Not only are the
characters interesting but their parts are well portrayed.