description Major Dundee Overview
During the American Civil War, a Union cavalry officer organizes a diverse group including Confederate prisoners and Native American scouts to pursue Apache raiders operating in New Mexico. The expedition aims to eliminate the Apache threat following attacks on U.S. outposts and communities. The film depicts this military operation within the context of the conflict.
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info Major Dundee Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1964 |
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What is Major Dundee about?
Major Dundee follows Union cavalry officer Amos Dundee as he forms a pursuit force to hunt Apache raiders in New Mexico during the American Civil War. His group includes Union soldiers, Confederate prisoners, and Native American scouts.
Who plays Major Amos Dundee?
Charlton Heston plays Major Amos Dundee. Richard Harris plays Confederate Captain Benjamin Tyreen, one of Dundee's reluctant allies.
Why does Dundee include Confederate prisoners in the expedition?
Dundee needs additional combatants for the pursuit and uses Confederate prisoners as part of the force. Their presence creates internal tension because the expedition brings Union and Confederate enemies together against the Apache threat.
Who directed Major Dundee?
Major Dundee was directed by Sam Peckinpah and released in 1965. The film combines Civil War conflict, a frontier pursuit, and tensions among the expedition's very different groups.
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