Cry Blood Apache (1970) – Why Did a Simple Mission Turn Into a Deadly Western Mystery?

Synopsis

Cry Blood Apache (1970) follows a group of outlaws hunting a young Apache woman across harsh frontier lands, believing her tribe holds the key to hidden gold. But when one gunslinger begins questioning the violence, the entire pursuit spirals into moral collapse, revenge, and a haunting truth that challenges the very idea of justice in the West. The journey becomes a psycholo

Cast

Joel McCrea Jr. – Bryarly

Jody McCrea

Clifton Booth – Pit

Don Henley

Misty Rowe – Jenne

Dan Kemp – Cooney

Jack Barbar – Sun Bear

Laurie Scott – Mrs. Pit

Behind the Scenes

Directed by Jack Starrett (uncredited) and featuring early-era independent Western production methods.

Filmed in rugged natural terrain to emphasize isolation, dust, and the brutality of frontier justice.

Known for its moral-driven narrative, practical effects, and minimalistic musical score that amplifies tension.

One of the rare Westerns blending exploitation tone with psychological storytelling.

Scene-by-Scene Timecoded Chapters

00:00 – Opening Credits and Frontier Prologue
02:14 – Outlaw Group Introduction and First Clash
05:20 – The Apache Girl Captured
09:45 – Greed Unleashed: The Gold Discussion
14:32 – Bryarly Begins to Question the Mission
18:55 – The Outlaws Turn on Each Other
23:40 – Desert March and Visions of Guilt
28:10 – Unexpected Attack in the Canyon
33:55 – Confession by Firelight
39:20 – The Betrayal Revealed
44:05 – Final Reckoning in the Hills
49:50 – Closing Reflection and Frontier Silence


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