Captain John Smith and Pocahontas | |
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Directed by | Lew Landers |
Produced by |
Edward Small (executive) Jack Pollexfen Aubrey Wisberg |
Written by | Jack Pollexfen Aubrey Wisberg |
Starring | Anthony Dexter |
Production
company |
Eclipse Films
Reliance Productions |
Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date
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November 20, 1953 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas is a 1953 American historical film directed by Lew Landers. The distributor was United Artists. It stars Anthony Dexter, Jody Lawrance and Alan Hale.
While most scenes were filmed in Virginia, exteriors were shot around Bronson Canyon. It depicts the foundation of the Jamestown Colony in Virginia by English settlers and the relationship between John Smith and Pocahontas. She married John Rolfe in real life. It is also known by the alternative title Burning Arrows. Regarded as a B movie, the film has gained a cult following.
The film was issued on a double bill with The Steel Lady.
Due to the lower limit budget, the film proved to be unsuccessful both by critics and at the box office.