Official movie poster for Seminole (1953), a adventure western film

Seminole(1953)

Courage...Treachery...and Love --- AND THE GREAT EVERGLADES INDIAN WARS!

5.6(31)1h 27m1953-03-20
AdventureWestern

Seminole Synopsis

Lance Caldwell, a cavalry lieutenant, recounts his efforts to make peace with the Seminole Indian tribe, under an evil major.

Seminole (1953) is a adventure and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, released on March 20, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Rock Hudson, Barbara Hale, Anthony Quinn and Richard Carlson. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 31 ratings.

Director:
Budd Boetticher
Writers:
Charles K. Peck Jr., Charles K. Peck Jr.
Producers:
Howard Christie
Cinematographer:
Russell Metty
Composer:
Henry Mancini
Production:
Universal International Pictures
Status:
Released

Seminole (1953) Trailer

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Seminole Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 31 ratings.

CinemaSerf

6/10

An extremely clean-cut Rock Hudson is a West Point graduate sent to help the Major at Fort King flush out some Seminole who live in the Floridian swamps. He has some history with the tribe, and it's leader - a rather unconvincing Anthony Quinn, so wants to try finding a peaceable solution to their relocation. Needless to say, they have no intention of being sent to a reservation and the battle lines are drawn. Add…

Reviewed on March 27, 2022

Wuchak

7/10

**_Colorful “Western” with the lush milieu of Florida (where it was shot)_** In 1835-1837, during the Second Seminole War, a fresh lieutenant (Rock Hudson) and friend of Chief Osceola (Anthony Quinn) is assigned to Fort King in the heart of Florida, which is commanded by a strict major (Richard Carlson), who hates the Indians. Barbara Hale and Lee Marvin are also on hand. “Seminole” (1953) tackles American history…

Reviewed on February 24, 2025

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Seminole – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Seminole online?

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Seminole (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Seminole?

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The main cast of Seminole (1953) includes Rock Hudson, Barbara Hale, Anthony Quinn, Richard Carlson and Hugh O'Brian. The film was directed by Budd Boetticher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Seminole released?

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Seminole was released on March 20, 1953 and runs for 1h 27m.

Is Seminole worth watching?

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Seminole (1953) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Seminole?

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