Western ·Drama · Mexico · 1970 · 1h 54m

A Man Called Horse

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Director
Elliot Silverstein
Cast
Richard Harris as John Morgan Jean Gascon as Batise Judith Anderson as Buffalo Cow Head Corinna Tsopei as Running Deer Manu Tupou as Yellow Hand Dub Taylor as Joe
Crew
Robert B. Hauser — Director of Photography Philip W. Anderson — Editor Gene Fowler Jr. — Editor Leonard Rosenman — Original Music Composer Jack DeWitt — Screenplay Dorothy M. Johnson — Story
Tagline

A man called "Horse" becomes an Indian warrior in the most electrifying ritual ever seen!

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
ambushritualindian territorynative americanaristocrattribal warfaresioux triberite of passagenative american captiveenglishmaninitiation ceremonyshoshone indian
Key Collaborators
Elliot Silverstein Director Robert B. Hauser Director of Photography Philip W. Anderson Editor Gene Fowler Jr. Editor Leonard Rosenman Original Music Composer Jack DeWitt Screenplay Dorothy M. Johnson Story Sandy Howard Producer Frank Brill Producer Dennis Lynton Clark Costume Design
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