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Conquest of Cochise is a 1953 American Western film set in 1853 at the time of the Gadsden Purchase. Produced by Sam Katzman and directed by William Castle, it stars John Hodiak, Robert Stack and Joy Page.
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A cavalry officer tries to keep a lid on a volatile situation when Indian leader Cochise is being prodded into starting a war. Its 1853 and the Gadsden Purchase has just brought part of Mexico into the United States. An Army Major has been sent to Tucson to make peace with the Indians.
After Cochise and Burke discuss the Cavalry's presence, Cochise leaves vowing to remain at peace with the Americans. Running Cougar, the renegade Comanche leader, rejects the peace agreement, and leads a bloody raid on Don Francisco's hacienda.
Dec 11, 2015 · Maj. Burke finds Cochise (John Hodiak) more than willing to work toward peace. But he finds a greedy white trader named Maddock and a grieving husband named Felipe determined to satisfy their own goals, even if it means war.
A cavalry major (Robert Stack) sides with Apache chief Cochise (John Hodiak) against Comanches after the Gadsden Purchase.
- Western
After the U.S. government purchases land from Mexico, a cavalry Major (Robert Stack) is sent to broker peace between the Mexicans and the Apaches, who both despise each other. Further complications arise when the Comanches try to stir up even more trouble.
