A Man Called Horse
1970 · Movie · R · 114 min · ★ 6.4 · 66% critics
An English nobleman is captured by a Sioux tribe in the American West and forced to endure harsh treatment as he fights to survive. Over time, he learns their customs and must pass difficult tests if he hopes to earn a place among them.
Based on A Man Called Horse
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Details
- Years
- 1970
- Release date
- 1970-05-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 66/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (231 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a tough, culture-focused western with a strong survival arc and an immersive feel; Not for you if you prefer fast action or lighter storytelling, and it may appeal to fans of Dances With Wolves or Hostiles.
Pros: strong lead performance; vivid tribal life; memorable rituals | Cons: slow pacing; uneven romance; dated attitudes
Themes
- ambush
- ritual
- indian territory
- native american
- aristocrat
- tribal warfare
- sioux tribe
- rite of passage
- native american captive
- englishman
- initiation ceremony
- shoshone indian
Cast & crew
Richard Harris
as John Morgan
Jean Gascon
as Batise
Judith Anderson
as Buffalo Cow Head
Corinna Tsopei
as Running Deer
Manu Tupou
as Yellow Hand
Dub Taylor
as Joe
James Gammon
as Ed
William Jordan
as Bent
Eddie Little Sky
as Black Eagle
Michael Baseleon
as Longfoot
Directed by Elliot Silverstein