Cheyenne Season 3 Episode 13 White Warrior
- March 11, 1958
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8.6 (100)
Cheyenne (1955) is an American Western television series that follows the adventures of Cheyenne Bodie, a former army scout who turned cowboy adventurer. In its third season, the show continued to bring action packed episodes filled with shootouts, horse chases, and dramatic moments.
In episode 13, titled "White Warrior", Cheyenne (played by Clint Walker) comes across a grave of a white man who was killed by the Shoshones. This white man happened to be an old friend of Cheyenne's, who had come to the West to search for a white woman who was kidnapped by the Shoshones years ago. The woman was believed to have been taken as a young girl, and now the man had devoted his life to finding her and bringing her back to civilization.
Cheyenne is now determined to finish his friend's mission, and sets out to find the woman himself. He knows that it won't be an easy task, as the Shoshones are a fierce tribe who are unlikely to give up the woman without a fight. Cheyenne's search leads him into Shoshone territory, where he meets a woman named Dawn Star (played by Brenda Scott) who is also searching for the kidnapped white woman. Dawn Star is a half-breed who was taken by the Shoshones as a child, and she has grown up with the tribe. She is determined to help Cheyenne locate the woman, as she feels that she can relate to her.
Together, Cheyenne and Dawn Star travel deeper into Shoshone territory, facing danger at every turn. They confront hostile warriors, traverse treacherous terrain, and cross rivers that threaten to sweep them away. Along the way, they encounter other white women who had been taken by the Shoshones as children, and who had grown up among the tribe. These women have different reactions to their rescue, some wanting to stay with the Shoshones and others eager to leave.
As their journey continues, Cheyenne and Dawn Star uncover clues that lead them closer to the kidnapped white woman. They learn that she is being held captive by the Shoshone chief who has taken her as his wife. This revelation sets the stage for a dramatic final confrontation, as Cheyenne and Dawn Star must face off against the Shoshone warriors in order to rescue the white woman.
Overall, "White Warrior" is a thrilling episode of Cheyenne that showcases the dangers and challenges faced by pioneers in the Old West. It also highlights the complexities of cultural exchange, as it explores the lives of white women who were taken by Native American tribes. With its powerful performances and action-packed plot, "White Warrior" stands as a standout entry in the third season of Cheyenne.