The Black Dakotas
1954, English. Directed by Ray Nazarro.
THUNDERING ACROSS THE HILLS OF DAKOTA
During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln sends an emissary with a peace treaty to the Sioux Indians. He also sends a gift of $130,000 in gold. This attracts the attention of Brock Marsh, the secret leader of a Confederate spy ring, who wants to keep the treaty from being signed and to also get his hands on the gold. Ruth Lawrence and Mike Daugherty work together against the machinations of Marsh
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ray NazarroDirector
- Gary MerrillBrock Marsh (alias Zachary Paige)
- Wanda HendrixRuth Lawrence
- John BromfieldMike Daugherty
- Noah Beery Jr.'Gimpy' Joe Woods
- Fay RoopeJohn Lawrence
- Howard WendellJudge Horatio Baker
- Robert F. SimonU.S. Marshal Whit Collins (as Robert Simon)
- James GriffithWarren
- Richard WebbFrank Gibbs
- Peter WhitneyGrimes
- John War EagleWar Cloud
- Jay SilverheelsBlack Buffalo
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ray Buffum
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The Black Dakotas runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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The Black Dakotas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Dakotas?
If you liked The Black Dakotas, try 3 Bad Men, The Fighting Kentuckian, The Big Sky.
Who directed The Black Dakotas?
The Black Dakotas (1954) was directed by Ray Nazarro and stars Gary Merrill, Wanda Hendrix, John Bromfield.