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film by Ralph Nelson

Duel at Diablo is a American Western film starring James Garner in his first Western after leaving the long-running TV series Maverick, as well as Sidney Poitier in his first ever Western.

Based on Marvin H. Albert's novel Apache Rising, the film was co-written by Albert and Michael M. Grilikhes; it was directed by Ralph Nelson, who had directed Poitier in Lilies of the Field. The supporting cast includes Bibi Andersson, Bill Travers, Dennis Weaver and John Hoyt; Ralph Nelson has a cameo as an Army Major.

The movie was shot on location amidst striking scenery in southern Utah; the musical score was composed by Neal Hefti.

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Plot

A frontier scout, Jess Remsberg, is searching for the murderer of his Comanche wife. He carries her scalp with him as a reminder of his vengeance. All he knows is that it was done by a white man. While crossing the desert he rescues Ellen Grange from a pursuing band of Apaches, and returns her to her busi