Against a Crooked Sky

A young boy, lost and alone in a desert wilderness, chased by Indians.

1975 • 89 min • Western · Family

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Synopsis

The eldest daughter of a pioneer family is kidnapped by a mysterious Indian tribe and the eldest son pursues. In order to win back his sister's freedom, he must sacrifice his own life by passing the test of "Crooked Sky" and shield his sister from an executioner's arrow. Along the way, he recruits a broken down, drunk prospector to help him track down the unknown tribe and rescue his sister

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

21 reviews

49 Audience · 21 · 100%

A pioneer family’s eldest daughter is kidnapped by an unknown tribe, prompting her brother to pursue. With the help of a grizzled prospector, he tracks them to attempt a dangerous trial to save her life.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Discussions of tribal customs and justice
Kidnapping as a plot device
Some mild peril and suspense

What it models well

Courage and determination
Sibling devotion
Intercultural understanding

Talk about it after

Perseverance through challenges
Respecting different cultures
The meaning of sacrifice

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