A Man Called Horse

1970 114 min ★ 6.4 Western, Drama

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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Cast

Richard Harris

John Morgan

Jean Gascon

Batise

Judith Anderson

Buffalo Cow Head

Corinna Tsopei

Running Deer

Manu Tupou

Yellow Hand

Dub Taylor

Joe

James Gammon

Ed

William Jordan

Bent

Eddie Little Sky

Black Eagle

Michael Baseleon

Longfoot

Details

Director

Elliot Silverstein

Screenplay

Jack DeWitt

Tagline

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

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

Sandy Howard Productions, Cinema Center Films, Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.

Reviews

J

John Chard

February 9, 2017

★ 7/10

I'm not a bloody horse! This is the story of Lord John Morgan, an honest earthy person who is captured by the Sioux in 1825. Abused and treated as an animal he comes to adapt to his life in order to survive. Enduring torture and oppression he must earn their respect in order to be accepted as part of their tribe. The white man as part of a Sioux tribe story was given a major shot in the arm ...