- Film Review
- Reviewed By Adrian Turner
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2 out of 5
Sidney Salkow directs this virtual remake of his own Sitting Bull, made in 1954. One of the cinema's periodic examinations of Custer's Last Stand, this B-western re-creates the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn. Philip Carey plays Custer as an idealist who is initially outspoken in his defence of north American Indian rights. Later he is forced to compromise these principles in order to further his political ambitions in Washington. Michael Pate plays Sitting Bull, while Crazy Horse is portrayed by Iron Eyes Cody, who had previously played the same role in the earlier Salkow effort.
Plot Summary
Historical western starring Joseph Cotten and Philip Carey. Colonel Custer's liberal views on the treatment of native Americans bring him into conflict with powerful forces in Washington. Events climax at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Major Reno
- Joseph Cotten
- Captain Benton
- Darren McGavin
- Col George Armstrong Custer
- Philip Carey
- Caroline Reno
- Julie Sommars
- Libbie Custer
- Nancy Kovack
- Dakota
- John Matthews
- Sitting Bull
- Michael Pate
- Sen Blaine
- Don Haggerty
- Crazy Horse
- Iron Eyes Cody
Crew
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
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