Captain John Smith and Pocahontas is a 1953 American historical film directed by Lew Landers. The distributor was United Artists. It stars Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance and Alan Hale.
While most scenes were filmed in Virginia, exteriors were shot around Bronson Canyon. It depicts the foundation of the Jamestown Colony in Virginia by English settlers and the relationship between John Smith and Pocahontas. She married John Rolfe in real life. It is also known by the alternative title Burning Arrows. Regarded as a B movie, the film has gained a cult following.
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Main cast
- Anthony Dexter - Captain John Smith
- Jody Lawrance - Pocahontas (Matoaka)
- Alan Hale Jr. - Fleming
- Robert Clarke - John Rolfe
- Stuart Randall - Opechanco
- James Seay - Edward Maria Wingfield
- Philip Van Zandt - Davis
- Shepard Menken - Nantaquas
- Douglass Dumbrille - Chief Powhatan (Wahunsonacock)
- Anthony Eustrel - King James
- Henry Rowland - Turnbull
- Eric Colmar - Kemp
- William Cottrell - Macklin (uncredited)
- Francesca De Scaffa - Indian Maiden (uncredited)
- Joan Dixon - Indian Maiden (uncredited)
- Jack Kenny - Settler who Discovers Gold (uncredited)
- John Maxwell - Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
- Billy Wilkerson - Sub-Chief (uncredited)
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Release
The film was issued on a double bill with The Steel Lady.
Reception
Due to the lower limit budget, the film proved to be unsuccessful both by critics and at the box office. Hal Erickson of allmovie gave the film his lowest star rating.
References
External links
- Captain John Smith and Pocahontas on IMDb
- Captain John Smith and Pocahontas at TCMDB
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