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| Director: Robert Mulligan
Actors: Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, Robert Forster, Noland Clay, Russell Thorson
Studio: Warner Home Video
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Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
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Running Time: 109 Minutes
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Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6302816505
UPC: 085391152538
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ASIN: 6302816505
Release Date: August 2, 1993
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 A WESTERN OF HITCHCOCKIAN PROPORTIONS June 11, 2004
D. McAllister (Somewhere in the Field)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
What would a western directed by Alfred Hitchcock have looked like? Odds are that THE STALKING MOON, starring Gregory Peck, would come close.
Peck plays Sam Varner, a scout in the Southwest working to round up the last vestiges of the fierce Apache tribe. Reluctantly he succumbs to the insistent appeals of a white woman (Eva Marie Saint), whom he has rescued from ten years of captivity among the Apaches, to take her and her half-breed son away from their makeshift camp. The one detail that she withholds is that her husband and the father of the boy is the notorious, bloodthirsty and diabolical Apache warrior Salvaje. And you don't have to be historian to recognize that Salvaje is patterned after the real-life Apache warrior Geronimo.
Without knowing of the carnage that Salvaje is reaping in the wake of his wife and son being taken from him, Varner takes the woman and child with him to New Mexico. It isn't until Nick Tana (Robert Forster), Varner's friend and protege, shows up and recounts all that has happened that Varner realizes that Salvaje is coming for the child, the woman and for him.
The movie masterfully masks the warrior until the very end, increasing the intensity of its plot and suspense with every discordant strum of the guitars in the soundtrack.
THE STALKING MOON is a must-see western. Gregory Peck is wonderful and defines Varner as only he could. Robert Forster and Eve Marie Saint are also terrific. Wish this one were on DVD!
 Real Apache With Feedback March 8, 2006
Manuel Steele (Tallahassee, FL)
8 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was born and raised on the Apache Reservation. The child in the movie was from Whiteriver, AZ, my grandfather's hometown. I have seen the movie. It does have some historical accuracy in the sense that the real Apache language was used and that "mixed-blood" families are very common among Native Americans. As a matter of fact, "mixed-blood" Indians outnumber "full-blooded" Indians by far. The Cherokees are a perfect example (who include Burt Reynolds as a member) along with the Lumbees (who include Heather Locklear).
I thought Gregory Peck's character was unrealistic. He is too old and slow to survive in the rugged terrain of New Mexico. As a real Apache, I have ancestors who were scouts for the US Calvary (Chief Alchesay won the Medal of Honor). I also have other ancestors who were renegades (Apache Kid). The reality of the Apache Wars is that Geronimo was run down by Apache Scouts. Some of them were even his relatives. General Nelson Miles actually had over 500 Apache Scouts on his side along with 5000 US troops. Geronimo had only 17 warriors at the very end. The movie also does not depict the scalp bounty system by Old Mexico on Apaches. They offered 100 pesos for a male, 50 for a woman, and 25 for a child. Slavery was still imposed upon Apaches during the war with Victorio by the Spanish Government. This was in the 1880s. Some of the Apache slaves were sent to Cuba. So the "Stalking Moon" is not entirely accurate. In addition, the vast majority of Native Americans were killed by smallpox. I have never seen a western movie that shows this reality.
I thought "Hombre" by Paul Newman was much better. His portrayal of an Apache-raised white man had much more realism, which is in contrast with Charles Bronson in "Chato's Land." We thought Bronson's acting was not reflective of a real Apache, but Paul Newman had it right. In real life, I'll bet Gregory Peck would have had a heart attack trying to hike Mount Turnbull in the midst of terrain teeming with wild black bears, rattlesnakes, the Mexican wolves, Gila Monsters, scorpions, and centipedes in the harsh cold winter or overheated summer. He is far too slow for the reality of Apache warfare of the time. Mountain running foot-speed at 50-70 miles per day was common in those days. Most of the Apache Scouts were from San Carlos and Whiteriver. Some of Alchesay's relatives served in WWII. One of them was an Apache US Marine at Iwo Jima (Semper Fidelis - USMC).
Even fools found it entertaining October 29, 2005
Kosto Barry Granlund (New York, NY)
7 out of 14 found this review helpful
All the comments on here by people concerning how "you don't see the Indian until the end" are indicative of the ignorance of most Americans when it comes to the early frontier history of their own country.
The Apache Indians were the most capable of all the tribes when it came to guerilla warfare. Actually, if you take the time to read "Life Among the Apaches" (available right here at amazon.com)and other historic documents written by people who had to deal with these Indians in the 1700's and 1800's, you'll really appreciate this movie all the more because in spite of the Horror/Thriller type of feel the producer and director tried to give it, they (knowingly or unknowingly) portrayed the war tactics of the Apache to almost 100 percent accuracy throughout the film. You don't see the Indian until the end simply because these particular Indians did not allow themselves to be seen until the moment they were about to kill you.
Aside from the absolutely absurd ideas of the inter racial marriage between Apache warrior and captive Anglo woman, and all the other 1970's trash elements in this movie, it really does have great realism in terms of the portrayal of the Apache when at war. Even the speech by the disgusted fellow at the stage station concerning "getting rid of all the damn Indians" was appropriate and accurate in terms of what settlers felt about the absolutely vicious and relentless savagery of the Apache at that time. And, when you read about the remarkable endurance capabilities and ( what the US and Mexican Armies considered ) the superhuman or inhuman ruggedness and unstoppable vigor of the Apache when at war - traversing long distances on foot or horse, or going without water for days on end in blazing heat, or going without sleep for days on end, you find the lone Indian's behavior in this movie very authentic.
Yes, of all the "Cowboy and Indian" junk movies out there, this one really stands out.
Also read my two posted comments to Manual Steele's review of this movie. You'll learn a few things if you do!
 Classic Sleeper May 23, 2007
mr david cairns (kennoway, fife Great Britain)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
In trying to write a review of The Stalking Moon I am struck by the fact that there are so many people who have not seen this little gem of a Western or have any knowledge of it at all.
Taken from the book by T.V.Olsen,author of Soldier Blue,The Stalking Moon starts with Gregory Peck,a retiring U,S. Army scout,rescuing a kidnapped white woman,Eva Marie Saint,and her Apache son.Unknown to Peck,she is the wife of a fearsome Apache warrior,Salvaje,and the boy is his son.Following the trio from Arizona to New Mexico,Salvaje leaves a trail of destruction and dead bodies along the way to the inevitable showdown with Peck.
If you can think of a thriller/love story/western then you will love The Stalking Moon.Peck and Saint give very laid back performances portraying mature characters, and a special word for an excellent supporting performance from a young Robert Forster as an Apache scout and friend of Peck,s character.
This film was one of Gregory Peck,s personal favourites and i can understand why.
Excellent Western that, like many,many others,should be made available on DVD,Widescreen as well.
Davy,Westernnut from Scotland.
Great Western! March 9, 2000
Jack Hunter (Oklahoma City, Okla)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Taut and exciting western. Film builds scene upon scene to give characters depth and to create an atmosphere of unknown dread. The music soundtrack greatly enhances this sense of dread. Film uses the concept that what cannot be seen is sometimes more frightening than what can be seen. Peck, Saint and Forster give outstanding performances and create characters that one can truly care about. I found this movie truly captivating and consider it one of the best westerns made.
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