Soldier Blue (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1970, Soldier Blue is an action, drama and western film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 112 minutes. “The most savage film in history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a cavalry group is massacred by the Cheyenne, only two survivors remain: Honus, a naive private devoted to his duty, and Cresta, a young woman who had lived with the Cheyenne two years and whose sympathies lie more with them than with the US government. Together, they must try to reach the cavalry's main base camp. As they travel onward, Honus is torn between his growing affection for Cresta.
Who’s in it. Soldier Blue stars Candice Bergen as Kathy Maribel Lee, 'Cresta', Peter Strauss as Honus Gent, Donald Pleasence as Isaac Q. Cumber and John Anderson as Col. Iverson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Soldier Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soldier Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soldier Blue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soldier Blue (1970)?
- In US, Soldier Blue is available to stream on FlixFling and BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soldier Blue worth watching?
- Soldier Blue holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soldier Blue?
- Soldier Blue stars Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, Donald Pleasence, John Anderson and Jorge Rivero.
- When was Soldier Blue released?
- Soldier Blue was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.