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The Great Sioux Massacre
“Blood-Vengeance Clashed With Custer's Cavalry!”
4.5 / 10• 1965• 1h 41m•NR• English
DramaWesternHistory
Storyline
Colonel Custer, an outspoken believer in fair treatment for the Indians, is ousted from his post and forced into retirement. Fueled by ambition when a Senator Blaine convinces him to run for President, Custer decides to upstage General Terry at Little Big Horn.
Cast & Crew
Joseph Cotten
Major Marcus A. Reno
Lead
Darren McGavin
Captain Frederick William Benton
Philip Carey
Colonel George Armstrong Custer
Julie Sommars
Caroline Reno
Nancy Kovack
Libbie Custer
JM
John Matthews
Dakota
Michael Pate
Sitting Bull
Don Haggerty
Senator Blaine
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sidney Salkow's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Great Sioux Massacre is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
