Against a Crooked Sky

A young man undertakes a dangerous quest to rescue his sister from an Apache tribe, with the help of an old prospector and his dog.

1975 American Western Adventure Family film directed by Earl Bellamy and written by Douglas C. Stewart and Eleanor Lamb. The film stars Richard Boone, Stewart Petersen and Henry Wilcoxon.

In the rugged setting of the late 19th century, the Sutter family leads a quiet life in their remote cabin near the Utah-Arizona border. However, the peace is abruptly shattered when Charlotte, the eldest daughter, is kidnapped by a band of Apaches while on her way to fetch water from a nearby creek. Her brother, Sam, helplessly witnesses this traumatic event and, full of determination and courage, vows to bring her back safely. Young Sam sets out on a defiant journey on horseback, accompanied by his loyal dog, ready to face the dangers of the barren landscape and any obstacle that stands in his way. In his desperate search, he encounters an elderly gold prospector whose life has been marked by adversity and disappointment. Although initially skeptical and despondent, this drunken old gold prospector reveals himself to have crucial information about the direction the Apaches have taken. Sam, hoping to rescue his sister, persuades the old man to join his cause, offering him the promise of riches and gold. Together, they set out on an odyssey through dangerous and challenging terrain, tinged with uncertainty and tension.

The film was produced by Lyman Dayton, who also produced other family-oriented films such as Where the Red Fern Grows and Seven Alone. The film was shot in various locations in Utah. The film features a song titled "Against a Crooked Sky" performed by Jewel Blanch, who plays Charlotte in the film. The song was composed by Lex de Azevedo and written by Mac David. The film was released by Doty-Dayton Releasing in December 1975.