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A Man Called Horse

1970 · 114 min

A slow, immersive plunge into another culture, with visceral rituals and a stark sense of isolation that lingers.

Directed by
Elliot Silverstein
Genres
Western, Drama
Starring
Richard Harris, Jean Gascon, Judith Anderson
Tagline
A man called "Horse" becomes an Indian warrior in the most electrifying ritual ever seen!
Overview
In 1825, English peer Lord John Morgan is cast adrift in the American West. Captured by Sioux Indians, Morgan is at first targeted for quick extinction, but the tribesmen sense that he is worthy of survival. He eventually passes the many necessary tests that will permit him to become a member of the tribe.

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Directed by
Elliot Silverstein
Genres
Western, Drama
Starring
Richard Harris, Jean Gascon, Judith Anderson
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • survival
  • isolation
  • betrayal
  • redemption
Places
  • wilderness
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
western, drama
Directed by
Elliot Silverstein
Written by
Gregory Crosby, Jack DeWitt
Starring
Richard Harris, Jean Gascon, Judith Anderson, Corinna Tsopei, Manu Tupou, Dub Taylor, James Gammon, William Jordan
Music
Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography
Robert B. Hauser
Runtime
114 min
Country
Mexico, United States of America
Languages
English, French

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