The Great Sioux Massacre

A somber, talky Western that traces a famed soldier’s moral decline, mixing boardroom and battlefield with a heavy sense of doom.

Directed by

Sidney Salkow

Genres

Drama, Western, History

Starring

Joseph Cotten, Darren McGavin, Philip Carey

Tagline

Blood-Vengeance Clashed With Custer's Cavalry!

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, ambition, betrayal, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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