Sitting Bull (1954)

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This western offers one of Hollywood's more historically accurate accounts of the Battle of Little Big Horn. The story centers on a major in the cavalry who believes the Indians have the same rights as other Americans. Despite his efforts to stop Custer from embarking on his ill-fated mission, the… More This western offers one of Hollywood's more historically accurate accounts of the Battle of Little Big Horn. The story centers on a major in the cavalry who believes the Indians have the same rights as other Americans. Despite his efforts to stop Custer from embarking on his ill-fated mission, the general carries on. Later the major is court-marshaled for being a traitor and ends up sentenced to die. Fortunately, Sitting Bull sends a petition to the President and pleads for the good major's pardon. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Sidney Salkow
Genres: Western, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Oct 6, 1954 Wide
On DVD: Feb 10, 2004

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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An earnest but sluggish account of the Battle of Little Big Horn

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Bruce B

An OK Movie, what was best about it was, the battle between Custer and Sitting Bull, arrows were bouncing off the Calvary, Calvary Men falling dead then getting up, loaded with comical mistrakes, This was one of 3 Movies on a disc, Just OK

Cast

Dale Robertson
as Parrish
Mary Murphy
as Kathy
J. Carrol Naish
as Chief Sitting Bull

Iron Eyes Cody
as Chief Crazy Horse
John Litel
as Gen. Howell
William Hopper
as Wentworth

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Sitting Bull (1954)

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Bruce B

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