Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
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Director Lew Landers Running time 1h 16m Distributor United Artists Language English | 4.6/10 IMDb Duration Genres Drama, Historical fiction Country USA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Release date November 20, 1953 Writer Aubrey Wisberg (original screenplay), Jack Pollexfen (original screenplay) Cast Anthony Dexter (Capt. John Smith), Jody Lawrance (Pocahontas), Alan Hale Jr. (Fleming), Robert Clarke (Rolfe)Similar movies Related Lew Landers movies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas is a 1953 American historical film directed by Lew Landers. The distributor was United Artists. It stars Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance and Alan Hale.
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While most scenes were filmed in Virginia, exteriors were shot around Bronson Canyon. It depicts the foundation of the Jamestown Colony in Virginia by English settlers and the relationship between John Smith and Pocahontas. She married John Rolfe in real life. It is also known by the alternative title Burning Arrows. Regarded as a B movie, the film has gained a cult following.
Main cast
Release
The film was issued on a double bill with The Steel Lady.
Reception
Due to the lower limit budget, the film proved to be unsuccessful both by critics and at the box office. Hal Erickson of allmovie gave the film his lowest star rating.
References
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