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Captain Apache

  • 19711971
  • GPGP
  • 1h 34m
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Lee Van Cleef, Carroll Baker, and Stuart Whitman in Captain Apache (1971)
A Native American born US Army officer, Captain Apache, investigating a murder, uncovers a presidential assassination plot.
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A Native American born US Army officer, Captain Apache, investigating a murder, uncovers a presidential assassination plot.A Native American born US Army officer, Captain Apache, investigating a murder, uncovers a presidential assassination plot.A Native American born US Army officer, Captain Apache, investigating a murder, uncovers a presidential assassination plot.

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  • Director
    • Alexander Singer
  • Writers
    • Philip Yordan(screenplay)
    • Milton Sperling(screenplay)
    • S.E. Whitman(novel)
  • Stars
    • Lee Van Cleef
    • Carroll Baker
    • Stuart Whitman
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  • Director
    • Alexander Singer
  • Writers
    • Philip Yordan(screenplay)
    • Milton Sperling(screenplay)
    • S.E. Whitman(novel)
  • Stars
    • Lee Van Cleef
    • Carroll Baker
    • Stuart Whitman
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    • 22Critic reviews
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    Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef
    • Capt. Apacheas Capt. Apache
    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Maudeas Maude
    Stuart Whitman
    Stuart Whitman
    • Griffinas Griffin
    Percy Herbert
    Percy Herbert
    • Moonas Moon
    Elisa Montés
    Elisa Montés
    • Rositaas Rosita
    • (as Elisa Montes)
    Tony Vogel
    Tony Vogel
    • Snakeas Snake
    Charles Stalmaker
    • O'Rourkeas O'Rourke
    • (as Charles Stalnaker)
    Charly Bravo
    • Sanchezas Sanchez
    • (as Charlie Bravo)
    Faith Clift
    • Abigailas Abigail
    Dee Pollock
    Dee Pollock
    • Benas Ben
    • (as D. Pollock)
    Dan van Husen
    Dan van Husen
    • Alas Al
    • (as Dan Van Husen)
    Hugh McDermott
    Hugh McDermott
    • Gen. Rylandas Gen. Ryland
    George Margo
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    José Bódalo
    José Bódalo
    • Generalas General
    • (as Jose Bodalo)
    Elsa Zabala
    Elsa Zabala
    • Witchas Witch
    Allen Russell
    • Maitre d'as Maitre d'
    Carl Rapp
    Bud Strait
    • Director
      • Alexander Singer
    • Writers
      • Philip Yordan(screenplay)
      • Milton Sperling(screenplay)
      • S.E. Whitman(novel)
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    During the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, the full-blooded Native American US Army Cavalry officer, Captain Apache, finds himself entangled in a well-planned conspiracy, while on a mission to investigate the death of the Indian Commissioner, Harry Collier. With his sole clue being the victim's cryptic dying words, "April Morning", Captain Apache will soon cross paths with the tough arms-runner, Griffin, as everyone around him who knows something about the puzzling case, eventually, ends up murdered. Is there an intricate plot and an even greater scheme of corruption behind those hideous killings? As the bullets start flying, the inquisitive Captain will shortly find out how deep the conspiracy goes. —Nick Riganas
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      • Take what you can. Kill at will.
    • Genres
      • Action
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      • Mystery
      • Thriller
      • Western
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    • Trivia
      Lee Van Cleef sings the title song.
    • Goofs
      After Captain Apache is captured by Griffin's men outside the telegraph office he's taken to a run down stone building. Behind the building, in the upper right corner of the screen you can see some sort flashing neon sign or billboard in the distance.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Apache: I don't suppose you remember the combination?

      Griffin: I never had a head for figures.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue:

      "THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN IS A DEAD INDIAN" Paleface Saying

      "THE ONLY GOOD PALEFACE IS A DEAD PALEFACE" Indian Saying

      "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR" Source Forgotten
    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Captain Apache
      Sung by Lee Van Cleef

      Music by Dolores Claman

      Words by Richard Morris

      Guitar solo Juan Marquez Sacasa (as Juan Marquez)

    User reviews31

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    4/10
    Bizarre comic western that ends up a misfire
    This is a bizarre comic western, also known as DEATHWORK and THE GUNS OF APRIL MORNING. It's a UK/Spanish co-production that sees Lee Van Cleef - at the peak of his fame - playing the world's unlikeliest Native American, whose nickname here is "Red Ass" judging by the number of times people call him it. The narrative is a mystery yarn in which the Van Cleef character attempts to discover the meaning of the phrase "April morning".

    It's an odd film indeed, one in which the tone is all over the place. You can tell it's a comedy more from the over-the-top nature of the camera shots and the one-liners than a genuinely funny atmosphere, but the whole thing is just too ridiculous to take seriously. I felt embarrassed for Van Cleef in his cast-against-type role and the production values are just sloppy, with US TV director Alexander Singer out of his depth and lacking the style of your typical spaghetti western filmmaker.

    The cast is undoubtedly the most interesting about this film; it includes Hollywood-star-turned-giallo-actress Carroll Baker as a femme fatale whose appeal is stolen by the lovely Elisa Montes, and Britain's own Percy Herbert as a heavy. Stuart Whitman bags a large supporting role as an ally whose motivations are decidedly murky. CAPTAIN APACHE features some adequate action sequences to prop up the flagging narrative but it's a definite miss, unfortunately.
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    • Release date
      • October 27, 1971 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Capitán Apache
    • Filming locations
      • Spain
    • Production company
      • Benmar Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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