The Great Sioux Massacre
Seen it?1965 | 101 min | Drama, Western, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of history buffs and western fans. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Fans of Deadwood: The Movie or El Dorado should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
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 earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sidney Salkow
- Joseph CottenMajor Marcus A. Reno
- Darren McGavinCaptain Frederick William Benton
- Philip CareyColonel George Armstrong Custer
- Julie SommarsCaroline Reno
- Nancy KovackLibbie Custer
- John MatthewsDakota
- Michael PateSitting Bull
- Don HaggertySenator Blaine
- Frank FergusonGeneral Alfred Howe Terry
- Stacy HarrisMr. Turner