Saskatchewan (1954)

In 19th century Canada, conflicts arise between the hitherto peaceful Cree natives and the Mounted Police when the latter confiscate the natives' weapons. The situation becomes explosive when the bellicose Sioux cross the border into Canada offering their allegiance to the Crees. The film follows a caravan transporting ammunition across wild territory; they also escort a woman who is facing a murder charge.

It is about the shifting allegiances of a tribe of peaceful natives in Canada. While the natural Canadian landscape has been gorgeously filmed, the plot presents situations which have been explored dozens of times in the Western genre; it does so without much in the way of excitement or surprise.

Rating: 33