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Cry Blood, Apache

1970 · Golden Eagle / Jody Productions · Dir. Jack Starrett

Telling the story of his early life in flashback, a former prospector (Joel McCrea, with flashback sequences featuring son Jody) explains his brutal massacre of a tribe of Indians. The only survivor (Marie Gahua) agrees to lead him to a secret gold mine.

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Why this status applies

The film 'Cry Blood, Apache' was released in the United States in 1970. Under the Copyright Act of 1976 and the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, works published in the U.S. between 1964 and 1977 enjoy automatic renewal of their copyright for a second term. Unlike films released between 1928 and 1963, there is no requirement for the copyright holder to file a renewal application with the Copyright Office to maintain protection. The film was registered with the U.S. Copyright Office on February 17, 1970, under registration number LP37989 by Golden Eagle Pictures, Inc. and Jody Productions, Inc. Because it falls within the 1964–1977 window, its copyright was automatically extended to a total term of 95 years from the date of publication. The film remains under copyright protection in the U.S. through the end of 2065. It is currently distributed and licensed by reputable entities (such as VCI Entertainment), further confirming its protected status and the absence of any public domain standing.
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Supporting facts

  • Catalog of Copyright Entries: Motion Pictures and Filmstrips 1970 (Registration LP37989)
  • U.S. Copyright Office Online Database (Ref: V3540D366)
  • AFI Catalog of Feature Films
  • David Pierce, Motion Picture Copyrights and Renewals, 1950-1959 (for methodology comparison)

Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.