In 1878 Texas, a war is brewing between the white men and the Kiowa Indians. Elvis Presley plays Pacer, a half-breed son of his Indian mother and white father. Steve Forrest portrays his older brother, who was first born to dad and his original wife, who was also a white woman. Pacer is suddenly faced with a tough decision when things get ugly and he must choose sides between the whites and the Kiowas. For anyone who doubted that Presley could act, this respectable Western shows that he had the chops to be a serious dramatic actor when given the chance. It's easily his best dramatic performance. With Barabara Eden (I DREAM OF JEANNIE) and directed by Don Siegel, this is a strong story of prejudice and loyalty, with a lot of action and a touch of violence. Elvis was only required to pick up his guitar for one family singalong in the first scene of the actual film, and then it's onto serious business from that point on. Another song, "Flaming Star," runs along with the credits, and it's an excellent one. *** out of ****
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