Sitting Bull

A sweeping, earnest Western that mixes cavalry action with a plea for sympathy toward Native Americans, feeling both rousing and morally serious.

Directed by

Sidney Salkow

Genres

Western

Starring

Dale Robertson, Mary Murphy, J. Carrol Naish

Tagline

The Biggest Battle That Ever Shook the West!

Overview

Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Parrish, a friend to the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed, but is court- martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. Sitting Bull, however, manages to intercede with President Grant on Parrish's behalf.

How it feels

Earnest, romantic, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, war, betrayal, race

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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