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By 1870, there has been 10 years of cruel war between settlers and Cochises Apaches. Ex-soldier Tom Jeffords saves the life of an Apache boy and starts to wonder if Indians are human, after all; soon, he determines to use this chance to make himself an ambassador. Against all odds, his solitary mission into Cochises stronghold opens a dialogue. Opportunely, the president sends General Howard with orders to conclude peace. But even with Jeffordss luck, the deep grievance and hatred on both sides make tragic failure all too likely.
Based on the real-life efforts of Tom Jeffords, this film dramatizes his efforts to make peace with Apache chief Cochise. After helping a young Indian boy, Cochise sets Jeffords free leading him to think that there may be a way to make peace in the war that has now lasted nearly 10 years. He takes time to learn their language and customs and then sets out to see if they can get safe passage for the mail riders who are always being ambushed. He succeeds, developing a mutual respect with the Apache leader. Not everyone is in favor of the deal with some settlers as well as Apaches refusing to go along and intent on doing what they can to break the peace. Jeffords pays a high price because of those efforts but his perseverance did lead to several conflict-free years.
James Stewart
Tom Jeffords
Jeff Chandler
Cochise
Debra Paget
Sonseeahray
Basil Ruysdael
Gen. Oliver Howard
Will Geer
Ben Slade
Joyce Mackenzie
Terry
Arthur Hunnicutt
Milt Duffield
Robert Adler
Lonergan - Stage Driver
Trevor Bardette
Stage Passenger
Chris Willow Bird
Nochalo
Raymond Bramley
Col. Bernall
Chet Brandenburg
Miner
Argentina Brunetti
Nalikadeya - Cochise's Wife
Harry Carter
Miner
Iron Eyes Cody
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