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One of director William Witney's later works, the film features much of the above average action scenes Witney is noted for. Rex Allen and Slim Pickens provide their usual journeymen performances. Stuntman/heavy Fred Graham is featured in this film - giving him probably more lines than in any other film he appeared in. Rear screen special effects are used throughout - and they reflect the low budget that was given to action, westerns during the early 50s. Additionally, the script is one of the weaker ones of the Rex Allen films. The story turns on the results of what would be a "very sophisticated medical autopsy" in this day and time "performed by a country doctor in his office" in a matter of hours.

Beautifully photographed and directed. Young Kelly Reno is a natural as the boy who befriends the "title character". Terri Garr is adequate as the mother...Mickey Rooney is excellent as the ex-jockey. Well worth seeing, but would be a better film if more tightly edited which would result in a film about 20 minutes shorter than what was released.

Artistically photographed in some of the most beautiful and desolate countryside in the world. This true story is a must see for serious film goers. The three girls cast in the lead roles are non-professionals who give outstanding performances in this story of children being taken from their parents for political reasons.