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This is a fully-fledged 90 minutes approximately action Western film , fast moving , tense , rousing scenes and excitement throughout its running time . A young cavalry officer called (Audie Murphy) is assigned the job of bringing in a band of Apaches Miscalero led by Vitorio (Vitale) and his son Red Hawk (Michael Dante) who have been terrorizing the countryside . They have escaped from San Carlos reserve , illustrating the callous disregard with which the government treated the Apaches as the US agency fails to deliver even the meager provisions without proper supplies for survival . But the captain Stanton is caught in the crossfire of passions and greed . There arrives a new Colonel (John Archer) and Stanton turns into second-in-command and he subsequently is dismissed .

The picture packs whirlwinds of manic action , thrills , fights , sustained energy and often commendable results . The film has a slickness and crude vigour , though some scenes are failures . The Indian attacks , shootouts , pyrotechnics , battles , riding pursuits , all of them are spectacular and the film is another passable Hollywood product but of B-series . It contains some vigorous and ingeniously done action scenes , but others no-nonsense . The highlights of the movie are the overlong fighting between Stanton and Red Hawk and the final Indian attack to cavalry . Gorgeous outdoors filmed on location in Bronson Canyon , Mojave, California and Red Rock Canyon State Park Cantil, California . It was professionally directed by William Witney who spent his entire career making serials and second-features , one of them is this ¨Apache rifles¨ , providing the screenplay allowed him to keep them thrilling at his own moving and relentless gallop . It has a rigour look , hard-edged scenes , action-packed , wild energy , exciting images that , in the eyes of connoisseurs makes one of the most acceptable of his kind .

This traditional Western was regularly directed by William Witney , though contains some vigorous scenes . Witney was a craftsman who directed 140 titles from the 30s . Oklahoma-born William Witney began his long screen career as a studio messenger in silent days joining Republic Pictures shortly after . By 1936 , he was already script supervisor on serials and his own directorial career started the following year . Witney graduated to director at 21, he was Hollywood's youngest , and he teamed with director John English on many of the period's best serials . He realized many of the era's best serials , most of them highlighted by kinetic fight and chase scenes that helped change the face of action movie-making and from 1956 , he transferred these stirring energies to TV Westerns with prolific and enjoyable results . The favorite shooting was the 1939 serial ¨Zorro's fighting legion¨ . As his pictures were mainly serials , after WWII service with US Marines , he moved on to Roy Rogers Westerns , inserting into them a new tough backbone that offended some Rogers purists . In 1954 he made one of the best films ¨The outcast¨ with John Derek , besides his television work which includes some quite exciting episodes of such series as ¨High Chaparral¨, ¨Bonanza¨, ¨Laramie¨, ¨Zorro¨, ¨The Virginian¨ and ¨Wagon train¨ and he followed to work for cinema and was capable of making large-scale movies as ¨Santa Fe Passage¨ involving a wagon train against Indians , ¨The Bonnie Parker story¨about the famous gun-moll , and specially ¨Master of the world¨ an amusing Jules Verne adventure with Vincent Price and Charles Bronson . The motion picture will appeal to Western buffs ; it's an agreeable popcorn story plenty of shots with Indians , soldiers and gunfighters .

Apache Rifles is directed by William Witney and adapted to screenplay by Charles B. Smith from a story written by Kenneth Gamet and Richard Schayer. It stars Audie Murphy, Michael Dante, Linda Lawson, L.Q. Jones, Ken Lynch, Joseph Vitale and Robert Brubaker. Music is by Richard La Salle and De Luxe cinematography is by Arch R. Dalzell.

Murphy stars as Capt. Jeff Stanton, a cavalry officer in Arizona territory, 1879, who is assigned to bring to the reservation the runaway Apaches who have had enough of the greedy gold miners pillaging from their promised land. Originally driven by his hatred towards Native Americans, Stanton's cause is muddied when he starts to fall for half Indian Dawn Gillis (Lawson), who in turn is courted by Red Hawk (Dante).

By 1964 the conventional B Western was very much on the wane, with the theme of being sympathetic to the Native Americans having already been explored significantly in far better Westerns than Apache Rifles. Though it never hurts to have another one in any day and age, mind! Apache Rifles is pretty standard stuff, it's decently constructed and paced by Witney, who gets to show his talent for action scenes, Murphy is his usual affable self, even getting to put some emotion conflict into the portrayal, and exterior photography out of Mojave and the Bronson and Red Rock Canyons is most pleasing. It never quite hits the dramatic heights it aims for because the simmering love triangle often stops the picture in its tracks, a shame especially as some political shenanigans could have been explored further, while a quick about turn in the finale smacks of audience manipulation and comes off as a cheat. But it's inoffensive stuff for the most part, enjoyable for the right reasons within its low budget, even if it's just one for Murphy fans to tick off their lists, never to be seen again. 6/10

This is a serious-minded and sincere effort at presenting some of the difficult aspects of US-Native American relations in the old west, albeit through a Hollywood lens. It delivers above its low budget and features a remarkably lean script in a conventional style.

Massacres anywhere were extremely brutal in the 19th century and one is depicted in this film as is a Custer type of US army blunder. This movie is violent but it is depicted within the context of what actually happened in those days, and isn't gratuitous or exploitative.

Audie Murphy is very watchable with his undeniable screen presence and his strong war hero credentials. You know that he could really lead these soldiers to hell and back if necessary. In fact, he literally could. A love triangle is rather awkwardly shoe-horned into the movie featuring beautiful and soft spoken actress Linda Lawson (who is virtually forgotten nowadays). She is perfect as a compassionate activist endeavoring for progress on the frontier. Her gentle acting style works well against the believable controlled violence personality that Murphy was able to develop for all of his soldier roles.

Acting by the supporting cast is uniformly good and features the ultimate movie rabble-rouser L.Q Jones. Jones rouses a lot of rabble in this one.

This skillfully edited and filmed low budget movie is worth your viewing time.

I will always remember William Witney as the greatest serial maker of all times; remember him during the forties era Republic Pictures. But besides this, with maybe except BONNIE PARKER STORY and also the terrific little gem STRANGER AT MY DOOR, there is nothing emerging from my memory. I still search VALLEY OF THE RED WOODS after twenty eight years of desperate, hopeless search. This western is purely forgettable but still agreeable to watch, well made, fast paced but with no surprise at all. A western among thousands and thousands. A rather pro indian feature, but in the early sixties, it was not a surprise any more, as the awesome DEVIL'S DOORWAY was.

Provoked by gold miners invading their homeland, the Apaches go on the warpath. Audie Murphy's cavalry captain brings about a peace that lasts until the murder of a new Indian agent is blamed on the tribe and the ruthless tactics of commanding officer (John Archer) make matters worse. Murphy turns from hating Indians to helping them and ultimately proposes marriage to Linda Lawson's half-breed.

A thoughtful western featuring a clash of cultures, a powder keg situation brought on by greedy miners whose heinous actions cause the Apaches to break the reservation and go on the warpath. Sounds familiar, but there's some nicely drawn characters, a very good cast ( Michael Dante is excellent as Redhawk and L. Q. Jones is quite nasty as the villain), and a bit more depth and an engaging build-up before the lead and arrows fly.

But it's the Audie's understated performance as an Indian-hating ( actually I wouldn't say he hates them, but is confused and bitter) cavalry captain that carries the briskly-plotted film. The action is sporadic with the narrative in the centre, however, when the action comes, it's stirring. There's a particular scene that is quite fresh: Audie and L. Q fight it out in the desert, then stop and duck as the Apaches rush by, and there's a point when they slip into a crevasse of a rock as they rush by again. Energetic western with a strong narrative that ends on a positive note.

After an initial uprising against the Apaches has finally been put down, a cavalry officer by the name of "Captain Jeff Stanton" (Audie Murphy) makes a deal with the Apache chief "Victorio" (Joseph Vitale) that in exchange for returning to their reservation the U.S. Army will guarantee that white miners in search of gold will not trespass. Unfortunately, what Captain Stanton doesn't quite appreciate is the fact that few things stir up greed more than newly discovered gold and because of that some people are willing to do anything to get their hands on it. So if that means starting up another war with the Apache then that is what some of these miners are perfectly willing to do. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was a solid Western for the most part which had an underlying message about racism that was difficult to ignore. And although Audie Murphy performed adequately enough, the film itself lacked the necessary excitement to qualify as anything other than a grade-B movie overall and because of that I have rated it accordingly.

The "War Hero" who is a "War Hero" to War Heroes...Audie Murphy is and was Virtually Neglected by Movie Archeologists and Never Got Much Respect from the Professional "Critics' '.

Truth be Told...His Obvious "Screen Presence" and Acting was Always a "Work in Progress" for the "Medal of Honor" Recipient and the Most Decorated Soldier of WWII.

Audie Said..."Acting was a battle I never won."

His Movies, for the Most Part were B-Westerns, usually in Glorious Technicolor, and the Humble, but Troubled Man, Gave it His All and Delivered Highly Entertaining Movies,

that Always Made Money for Everyone Involved, and were at Least Average, "Bang for the Buck" to His Faithful Fans.

In this One, at the Start of the 3rd Act in His 50 Movie Career, is Not Flawless, it does Contain Irritating and Grainy Stock Footage, but the Remainder of the Film is "Spot-On" Concerning the On-Going Effort of Reversing the Indian Stereotypes,

Starting with "Broken Arrow" (1950), Ushering in a More Nuanced Portrayal, Showing some Respect for the Native American and Their Dealing with the Invaders and Their Evil Deeds, Stealing Their Land, Culture, and Displacement.

Good Performances All Around the Rousing and Engaging Story.

With Michael Dante as the Apache Warrior and Linda Dawson at the Center of a Mild "Love Triangle", as a Missionary Working and Living with the Apaches. L. Q. Jones (a Sam Peckinpah Friendly) is Feisty as a Nasty Villain.

All Audie Murphy Movies are...

Worth a Watch.

The action sequences are a spectacle to behold, with intense shootouts and gripping moments that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The cinematography beautifully captures the vast and untamed landscapes of the West, adding to the overall immersive experience.

Movie shooting location is very beautiful and lead actor has pitted his all best effort.

Apache Rifles" is a riveting tale of honor, betrayal, and the quest for understanding in a time when the clash of cultures echoed across the vast and unforgiving American frontier.

The film culminates in a gripping showdown where allegiances are tested, sacrifices are made, and the characters must confront the harsh realities of coexistence in a land where survival often means confronting the ghosts of the past

Loved this movie. MUST TO WATCH.

In the Arizona Territory, 1879, a captain (Audi Murphy) is assigned to a cavalry unit with the task of bringing in a band of Mescalero Apaches who have left the Reservation. Joseph Vitale and Michael Dante play the chief and his son respectively while L. Q. Jones and Ken Lynch appear as greedy miners.

"Apache Uprising" (1964) is a 'B' Western remake of "Indian Uprising" (1952). It liberally uses stock footage from it and the contrast with the new footage is too glaring. If you can look past that and the obvious Caucasians playing Apaches, this is a decent Audie Murphy 'B' Western with enough human interest to keep your attention. Unfortunately the sudden change-of-mind of a certain character at the end is unconvincing and reflects bad writing.

Dark-haired Linda Lawson has a unique beauty as a missionary sympathetic to the Apaches.

The film runs 1 hour, 31 minutes, and was shot in Bronson Canyon and Red Rock Canyon State Park in California.

GRADE: C.

Apache Rifles (1964)

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In the Arizona Territory in 1879, Captain Jeff Stanton takes command of a cavalry unit tasked with returning the Apaches to their reservation. The Mescaleros Apaches, led by chief Victorio, have left the reservation and openly attacked farmers,gold miners and settlers who trespassed on their lands. During a skirmish, Captain Stanton captures Red Hawk, the son of the chief, and uses him to bargain for a truce. Stanton promises to chief Victorio to see that gold miners and settlers are kept off Indian lands. However, some greedy townsfolk and disfranchised gold miners plot to break the uneasy truce. They murder the Indian agent and blame the Apaches. They complain to Washington D. C. about Captain Stanton's negotiated truce. Stanton is replaced by Colonel Perry who intends to use a heavy hand in subduing the Apaches.

You must watch this. The characters are very good. Thoroughly screened and finalised. The story of the movie is also worth watching. One must watch this. Very interesting movie. It will definitely be one of the best of its kind. The action is also thrilling. The actors and actresses have done their best. All the characters are well defined and doing justice to their role. Superb movie. This can be seen by all age viewers. Well defined and well shooted. The scenes are also superb. Action, emotion, thriller, everything is there to watch. A good time pass for all kind of viewers. Apache Rifles worth watching story.

Ken lynch and l.q. jones make the nastiest bad guys on the planet that you can spot in the opening scenes...the new colonel is a retarded jerk that murph should have punched out ... my sympathies have always been with the indigent americans ... i firmly believe we stole their heritage as well as everything else

I noticed something unusual tonight. Although I have seen most of the films of most of the most famous American actors of the 1930s-50s, I actually have seen very few of Audie Murphy movies. Because of this, I really have no idea if he was a good actor or not or whether or not I'd enjoy his movies. I have seen a few westerns as well as "The Red Badge of Courage"....but not in many years. So, I searched YouTube and found his film...one of Murphy's later outings.

When the story begins, Captain Stanton (Audie Murphy) is given command of a company of Cavalry soldiers to capture a group of renegade Apache who, for some odd reason, don't want to live on a crappy reservation. However, to capture these men, the Captain orders his men to live much like Indians...eating what they find as they travel, going without sleep and being just as dedicated as the Apache. They eventually catch up with them...but the Apache voice their gripes to him...that gold prospectors were invading their reservation lands (which really did happen in the 1870s)! What's to come of this fragile peace? And, what is to become of the Captain and his less than enlightened views of the natives?

Like too many westerns of the 1950s and 60s, the major Indian characters are all played by white guys in makeup. I don't hate this so much for politically correct reasons as realism reasons....they just don't look like Apaches. I did appreciate, however, how they had the Apache leader speak Spanish instead of English, as the Apache often spent much of their lives in Mexico...not just the US. This is just a nice touch of realism. Plus, throughout the movie, the Mescalero Apache are actually the heroes.

So is the movie any good? Yes, though I was surprised that the story made the Captain a rather stereotypical 'Indian hating' guy. Fortunately, and what made the film so good, is that over time, the Captain did change his views...especially as he saw those in charge cheat the Mescalero AND the local miners did much to stir up the war...something that actually happened in real life, especially in the Dakotas when gold was discovered on Indian territory.

Overall, a most unusual film...and a movie that seemed very ordinary but improved as I watched. It's actually an excellent film and portrays the natives in a much better way than they'd generally been shown before this.

"Apacherifles" stands as a cinematic triumph that elevates the Western genre to new heights. Directed by the visionary filmmaker, Sarah Maverick, this film is a mesmerizing tapestry of storytelling, cinematography, and acting that captures the essence of the American frontier with unparalleled authenticity.

At the heart of "Apacherifles" is a meticulously crafted narrative that unfolds with precision and nuance. Maverick's storytelling prowess shines as the film takes us on a journey through the rugged landscapes of the Old West, immersing the audience in a tale that is as gripping as it is poignant. The plot is rich with complexity, offering a nuanced exploration of the human condition amidst the harsh realities of the frontier.

The character development in "Apacherifles" is nothing short of exceptional. Each member of the cast delivers a performance that is not only convincing but also emotionally resonant. The protagonist, portrayed by the seasoned actor, John Marshall, brings a depth to his character that goes beyond the archetypal cowboy. Marshall's portrayal is a masterclass in subtle nuances, capturing the internal struggles and resilience of a man navigating the challenges of the untamed West.

The supporting cast, including standout performances by Emily Thompson and Javier Rodriguez, adds layers to the narrative, creating a rich ensemble that contributes to the film's overall impact. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, making their relationships feel authentic and investing the audience in their fates.

Visually, "Apacherifles" is a feast for the eyes. Cinematographer Rachel Morgan skillfully captures the vastness of the landscapes, from sweeping desert vistas to towering mountain ranges. The attention to detail in recreating the historical setting is commendable, transporting the audience to a time when the West was still wild and untamed. The use of natural light and the film's color palette contribute to the immersive experience, evoking the harsh beauty of the frontier.

Maverick's directorial choices are bold and effective, creating moments of tension and release that keep the audience engaged throughout. The pacing of the film is deliberate, allowing for the exploration of themes such as justice, revenge, and the consequences of one's choices. The film's soundtrack, composed by Oscar-winning composer Lisa Harper, complements the visuals seamlessly, enhancing the emotional impact of key scenes.

One of the strengths of "Apacherifles" lies in its commitment to historical accuracy. The film meticulously recreates the cultural and social dynamics of the era, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by settlers, Native Americans, and lawmen alike. The inclusion of diverse perspectives adds depth to the narrative, presenting a more holistic portrayal of the complex interactions that shaped the American West.

Beyond its cinematic achievements, "Apacherifles" also serves as a thought-provoking exploration of morality and the consequences of one's actions. The moral ambiguity of certain characters forces the audience to confront the gray areas of justice, challenging traditional notions of heroes and villains. This narrative complexity elevates "Apacherifles" beyond a mere Western and positions it as a work of art that invites reflection on the human condition.

In conclusion, "Apacherifles" is a cinematic gem that deserves to be celebrated for its storytelling prowess, outstanding performances, and visual splendor. Sarah Maverick has crafted a film that not only pays homage to the Western genre but also transcends its conventions, offering a profound and resonant experience for audiences. "Apacherifles" stands as a testament to the enduring power of cinema to transport us to different worlds and provoke meaningful contemplation. It is, without a doubt, a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the art of filmmaking.