Flaming Star
Flaming Star
West Texas in the years after the Civil War is an uneasy meeting ground of two cultures, one white, the other native American. Elvis Presley portrays Pacer Burton. The son of a white rancher (John McIntire) and his beautiful Kiowa Indian wife (Dolores Del Río). When fighting breaks out between the settlers and natives, Pacer tries to act as a peace maker, but the "flaming star of death" pulls him irrevocably into the deadly violence.
Mister Arn reviewedMay 23, 2025
"Flaming Star" starts with the typical Elvis flair—a vibrant song and dance sequence—but soon veers into a darker, more violent narrative. The film pushes its themes forcefully, ensuring its message is apparent at every turn. It’s perplexing and unsettling to see characters who have been lifelong friends turn on each other with such severity. This abrupt shift in tone and behavior lends an almost jarring quality to some scenes, which can be unintentionally comical.