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A Man Called Horse

  • 1970
  • R
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
10K
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Richard Harris and Corinna Tsopei in A Man Called Horse (1970)
In 1825, an English aristocrat is captured by Native Americans. He lives with them and begins to understand their way of life. Eventually, he is accepted as part of the tribe and aspires to become their leader.
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In 1825, an English aristocrat is captured by Native Americans. He lives with them and begins to understand their way of life. Eventually, he is accepted as part of the tribe and aspires to ... Read allIn 1825, an English aristocrat is captured by Native Americans. He lives with them and begins to understand their way of life. Eventually, he is accepted as part of the tribe and aspires to become their leader.In 1825, an English aristocrat is captured by Native Americans. He lives with them and begins to understand their way of life. Eventually, he is accepted as part of the tribe and aspires to become their leader.

  • Director
    • Elliot Silverstein
  • Writers
    • Jack DeWitt
    • Dorothy M. Johnson
  • Stars
    • Richard Harris
    • Judith Anderson
    • Jean Gascon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Elliot Silverstein
    • Writers
      • Jack DeWitt
      • Dorothy M. Johnson
    • Stars
      • Richard Harris
      • Judith Anderson
      • Jean Gascon
    • 63User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast35

    Richard Harris
    Richard Harris
    • John Morgan
    Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson
    • Buffalo Cow Head
    • (as Dame Judith Anderson)
    Jean Gascon
    Jean Gascon
    • Batise
    Manu Tupou
    Manu Tupou
    • Yellow Hand
    Corinna Tsopei
    Corinna Tsopei
    • Running Deer
    Dub Taylor
    Dub Taylor
    • Joe
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Ed
    William Jordan
    William Jordan
    • Bent
    Eddie Little Sky
    Eddie Little Sky
    • Black Eagle
    Michael Baseleon
    Michael Baseleon
    • Longfoot
    Lina Marín
    • Thorn Rose
    • (as Lina Marin)
    Tamara Garina
    • Elk Woman
    Terry Leonard
    Terry Leonard
    • Striking Bear
    Iron Eyes Cody
    Iron Eyes Cody
    • Medicine Man
    Tom Tyon
    • Medicine Man
    Jackson Tail
    • Medicine Man
    Manuel Padilla Jr.
    Manuel Padilla Jr.
    • Leaping Buck
    Lloyd One Star
    • Warrior
    • Director
      • Elliot Silverstein
    • Writers
      • Jack DeWitt
      • Dorothy M. Johnson
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The story is based on the experience of Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish soldier captured by indigenous Americans in 1528.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the film the actress playing Running Deer can be seen with medium long, nicely manicured fingernails.
    • Quotes
      • Batise: [Explaining to John Morgan the need to undergo the painful Sun Vow ritual before he can consummate his marriage to an Indian maiden] If no pain, nothing good is born. Even seed burst to make grass.
    • Alternate versions
      Old German VHS version includes many alternate/more violent takes that are not on the US DVD (whereas the version on the DVD is the same as in the US), especially the ending is almost completely recut. On the other hand the US version includes a few lines which are not in the German version.
    • Connections
      Edited into EBN: Commercial Entertainment Product (1992)

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    FAQ9

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    • Is it true that this movie is entirely in Sioux?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 1, 1970 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • English
      • Sioux
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Un hombre llamado Caballo
    • Filming locations
      • Custer State Park - 13329 U.S. Highway 16A, Custer, South Dakota, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinema Center Films
      • Sandy Howard Productions
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,941,247
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,000,000
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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