The Indian Fighter

Johnny Hawks

Wes Todd

Susan Rogers

Captain Trask

Chivington (as Lon Chaney)

Red Cloud

Will Crabtree (as Alan Hale)

Briggs (as Elisha Cook)

Morgan

Trader Joe

Tommy Rogers

Lt. Blake

Grey Wolf / Captain Trask Attaché

Crazy Bear / Guardhouse Keeper

Head Settler (uncredited)

Lt. Shaeffer (uncredited)

First feature from Kirk Douglas' then new production company, Bryna, named for his mother

Hank Worden, who has a substantial role as the Indian Crazy Bear, also does a cameo appearance as the jailer at the cavalry fort guardhouse; likewise, Harry Landers plays both Grey Wolf and also one of Captain Trask's attachés.

The casting of Onahti (the Indian girl) turned out to be much more difficult than first anticipated. Though there were a number of unsuccessful auditions, it wasn't until Kirk Douglas' wife Anne Douglas spotted a model in "Vogue" magazine that the production knew they had their leading lady. Her name was Elsa Martinelli, an Italian model on the verge of becoming an international star. Douglas, in his autobiography "The Ragman's Son", describes how he and Matinelli had constant sex during the filming of the movie. So much for gratitude.

Right before the Indians tie Todd to the tree with the intention of burning him, he's having a conversation with Johnny. During this conversation, Johnny's left arm repeatedly changes positions, from being stretched out against the tree, to holding his hat in front of him and back to stretched out against the tree.

In the beginning of the film, after Red Cloud shows to Johnny Hawks two men hung by the feet, Hawks stands talking to Red Cloud and Grey Wolf. Then his hands appears either grabbing the holster or by his sides, alternately, when it cuts from one shot to another.

Grey Wolf: There can be no friendship between Red Man and White. The fight is to the end. Ride back to your people. There is no room for you here.

Wes Todd: What does that mean?