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The Great Sioux Massacre

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.

Release Date: April 25, 1965

Status: Released

Genres:

Drama

Western

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Cast

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Major Marcus A. Reno

Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin

Captain Frederick William Benton

Philip Carey

Philip Carey

Colonel George Armstrong Custer

Julie Sommars

Julie Sommars

Caroline Reno

Nancy Kovack

Nancy Kovack

Libbie Custer

John Matthews

Dakota

Michael Pate

Michael Pate

Sitting Bull

Don Haggerty

Don Haggerty

Senator Blaine

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson

General Alfred Howe Terry

Stacy Harris

Stacy Harris

Mr. Turner

Iron Eyes Cody

Iron Eyes Cody

Crazy Horse

House Peters Jr.

House Peters Jr.

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