Official movie poster for Navajo (1952), a drama western film

Navajo(1952)

He has his eyes on your heart!

6.2(6)1h 10m1952-02-12
DramaWestern

Navajo Synopsis

A young Navajo Indian boy is caught up in the conflict of cultures when he rejects the white man's school. Told in semi-documentary style. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

Navajo (1952) is a drama and western film directed by Norman Foster, released on February 12, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Hall Bartlett, Sammy Ogg and Francis Kee Teller. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.

Director:
Norman Foster
Writers:
Norman Foster
Producers:
Hall Bartlett
Cinematographer:
Virgil Miller
Production:
Lippert Pictures
Status:
Released

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Navajo Cast & Crew

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Directed by Norman Foster, written by Norman Foster, produced by Hall Bartlett.

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Navajo Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6 ratings.

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6/10

Though this is too long, it’s still quite an interesting look at the clashes of culture that saw a young Navajo hunter struggling to integrate, or see the value of any integration, with the society of the white settlers. It’s come to the time in his life when he has to go to school, but he doesn’t like it much and so like the rest of us at that age, fancies he might just give it a miss. Unlike most of us, though,…

Reviewed on July 10, 2025

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Navajo – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Navajo online?

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Navajo (1952) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Navajo?

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The main cast of Navajo (1952) includes Hall Bartlett, Sammy Ogg and Francis Kee Teller. The film was directed by Norman Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Navajo released?

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Navajo was released on February 12, 1952 and runs for 1h 10m.

Is Navajo worth watching?

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Navajo (1952) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Navajo?

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