Grayeagle

This tale features the corny professionalism that makes American International Pictures so fun to watch. Although politically incorrect and revisionist, it touches the heart. The viewer sees the late Natalie Wood's sister giving it her all. Alex Cord goes against type to be genuine in his depiction. Western fixtures Ben Johnson, Jack Elam, Paul Fix, Charles Pierce, etc., enhance any horse opera. Critics, use your free rental coupon to watch 'Dances with Wolves'. Fans of Samuel Z. Arkoff, get the popcorn ready. You'll also need a handkerchief and a strong stomach for the implied violence. Just sit back and enjoy the show.

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I love Westerns but this one had me reaching for the remote control. The story was nice but the actors were just going through the motions, Ben Johnson kept ordering his Indian friend around like he was his own personal servant and there was some totally useless scenes that were thrown in for no purpose that I can see. It's your usual Western with a "Woman Kidnapped by Indian" theme. In this case Lana Wood is kidnapped by an Apache and her father and his Indian friend spend most of the movie looking for her. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. It's funny when you look back at older Westerns and see the leading lady with full make-up, especially when she's wearing too much blush and her hair always looks perfect no matter how far & long she has traveled by horseback as a captive. The only thing that made this worthwhile, in my opinion, was the love story aspect, otherwise don't waste your time. Watch Quigley Down Under if you want a great Western.

Being born in 1951, I grew up in the day of the Western movie. I remember both Ben Johnson and Jack Elam in their prime and this movie was merely a vehicle for the two of these gentlemen to pick up some money in their later years. We've all seen this sort of thing before. The score is awful and over the top, the story line is weak, the editing is slow and rough, the characters are either forgetful or downright stupid, the dialog is pathetic and the portrayal of the Native Americans embarrassing. It hurt me to see Iron Eyes Cody reduced to this trash. My dad, who is 87 at the time of this writing, watched this with me and we both were very tired of it well before it was over. Fact is, my dad ended up leaving the room with twenty minutes left. I finished it only to see the credits. It is not pleasant for me to write such a comment for a movie for I would much rather be kind but I simply felt compelled to do so in this instance to save others from wasting their time on this mess.

Set in 1848, Montana Territory, this film is an excellent & accurate portrayal of frontier life. Starring Ben Johnson, Iron Eyes Cody, Jack Elam, Lana Wood & Alex Cord, it shows indians and settlers as they really were. Thoroughly enjoyable for the Western Film Fan.

This poorly-made movie has a surrealistic tone to it that numbs the mind. Details of why crucial events are unfolding seem sketchy and unfinished. Perhaps that was the director's intent, except for the fact that the whole film lacks any semblance of direction. Nor is there much in the way of acting, dialogue, plot or cinematography. The resolution is out of focus and painfully obvious political correctness abounds, typical for its time frame. In fact, Grayeagle seems like a lousy hallucinogenic drug trip, especially when viewed at three AM. One of Alex Cord and Ben Johnson's worst efforts, and I'm a fan of both actors---a real waste of their talents and of the viewer's time.

One of the "newer" versions of the old western genres, the Indians are the good guys in this poor excuse for a movie. A chief named "Grayeagle" kidnaps a white lady who turns out to be of Indian descent so that she can rejoin her tribe, and naturally, she ends up defending her kidnapper and being grateful to him for bringing her "home", while another guy tries to hunt Grayeagle down. Long, boring, stupid and poorly acted. Don't waste your time.

I have recently 7/08 finally gotten my very own copy VHS OF GREYEAGLE. It is the most beautiful Indian movie I have ever seen, even with its imperfections of the times, my favorite actor Alex Cord, should have been given top billing on this one..beautiful music, scenery, loving story of respect for the elders, especially our American Indian ancestors.. My favorite movie of all time..It's 31 years old..I still watch it all the time to feel good about humanity...Threw out the movie, it also has it's quick humor if one pays attention..Great.The music in this movie is so beautiful, and impacts the acting of the characters that,it all blends so well..Maybe some day, there will be a remake of Greyeagle, for all western fans, but for me only Alex Cord, as the lead actor will do.