Review of Captain Apache (1971) by Kevin R — 08 Mar 2011

It's the spirit that dances, not the man.

Captain Apache is an Indian that has severed in the military and believes in equality. When his general is mysteriously murdered he begins investigating the rationale for the treacherous act. He discovers the general's dying words involved April 1st. Can Captain Apache uncover the mystery of the general's murderers and enact revenge with little assistance from anyone since he is an Indian?

"The only good Indian is a dead Indian. The only good pale face is a dead pale face. Love thigh neighbor.".

Alexander Singer, director of Glass Houses, Love has Many Faces, Psyche 59, and A Cold Wind in August, delivers Captain Apache. The storyline for this movie is interesting and well paced. The action scenes are entertaining and the acting is solid for the genre. The cast includes Lee Van Cleef, Carroll Baker, Stuart Whitman, and Dan van Husen.

"Why do you always insult men that might kill you?".

"I like to be a man that enjoys his work.".

Lee Van Cleef is an actor we recently began following due to his outstanding western pictures. While generally a villain, he is the main character and hero in this picture. Regardless of being a good or bad guy, Van Cleef always delivers a gritty character that is tough and hard to predict. There were a couple awkward scenes that prevented this from being an all time grindhouse classic, but this is a must see for fans of westerns.

"You shot me in my ear.".

"You call that shot?".

Grade: B (7.5).