Unconquered (1947)

Directed by

Cecil B. DeMille

Genre

Western film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 27m

Rated

NR

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 66 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

An American frontiersman and a bondservant get caught up in violent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans during Pontiac's Rebellion in 1763. They struggle to survive the siege of Fort Pitt and the dangers of the frontier.

epiclavishsensationalviolentgranddramaticintensespectacularhistorical

What happens

Unconquered is a 1947 American historical epic adventure film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard. The supporting cast features Boris Karloff, Cecil Kellaway, Ward Bond, Howard da Silva, Katherine DeMille (the director's daughter), C. Aubrey Smith and Mike Mazurki. Released by Paramount Pictures, the film depicts the violent struggles between American colonists and Native Americans on the western frontier in the mid-18th century during the 1763 Pontiac's Rebellion, primarily around Fort Pitt (modern-day Pittsburgh). The film is characterized by DeMille's lavish style, including colourful costumes and sets, thousands of extras, violence, and sensationalism. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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