Arrow In The Dust (1954)

In an intricate weave of deception and survival, Arrow in the Dust (1954) follows the fugitive on the run, Bart Laish, as he deserts the army to save his skin. His escape route seems clear: blend in with a wagon train bound for Oregon, a week's journey away. On this rugged path, he stumbles upon a familiar face, Major Andy Pepperis, whose life hangs by a thread after a brutal Indian attack. With his dying breath, Pepperis warns Bart about an approaching danger - the Indians are targeting the wagon train next. Finding Camp Taylor, the army station, ravaged, Bart seizes the opportunity to swap identities with the fallen Major and hastily catches up with the wagon train. Now in command of the soldiers protecting the convoy, Bart's leadership skills come to the fore, earning him respect and admiration from the oblivious travelers. However, as they draw nearer to Oregon, the noose of his deception tightens, and Bart is forced to grapple with the decision of when - and if - he should abandon them. In this suspenseful journey, Arrow in the Dust captures the essence of survival, identity, and the delicate balance between deceit and honor, leaving viewers on the edge of their seat, wondering if Bart's secret will come undone before they reach their destination.

Arrow In The Dust is a western movie featuring Tom Tully and directed by Lesley Selander.

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