The Great Sioux Massacre (1965)

4.5/10 • 101 min • Drama Western History

Overview

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

Joseph Cotten

Major Marcus A. Reno

Darren McGavin

Captain Frederick William Benton

Philip Carey

Colonel George Armstrong Custer

Julie Sommars

Caroline Reno

Nancy Kovack

Libbie Custer

Michael Pate

Sitting Bull

Don Haggerty

Senator Blaine

Frank Ferguson

General Alfred Howe Terry

Stacy Harris

Mr. Turner

Iron Eyes Cody

Crazy Horse

House Peters Jr.

Mark Cambridge, a reporter

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