Ulzana's Raid

"Ulzana's Raid" is a Western that delves deep into the brutal realities of the American frontier conflict. Typical elements of the genre it includes are the U.S. cavalry, Native American tribes—in this case, the Apache—and the rugged, often violent landscape of the West. However, the film stands out by refusing to romanticize the frontier; instead, it presents a harsh and uncompromising portrayal of war, violence, and cultural clashes. Through Lieutenant DeBuin's journey, the story explores themes of innocence lost, moral complexity, and racial prejudice, offering a more introspective and critical perspective compared to many traditional Westerns that often depict clear-cut heroes and villains. This makes "Ulzana's Raid" a thought-provoking piece that challenges genre conventions by focusing on psychological depth and the consequences of violence.

Full Cast of Ulzana's Raid