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23 December 1970 (USA) moreTagline:
Either The Most Neglected Hero In History Or A Liar Of Insane Proportion! morePlot:
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Sprawling comedy-western with memorable moments. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Dustin Hoffman | ... | Jack Crabb | |
| Faye Dunaway | ... | Mrs. Pendrake | |
| Chief Dan George | ... | Old Lodge Skins | |
| Martin Balsam | ... | Mr. Merriweather | |
| Richard Mulligan | ... | Gen. George Armstrong Custer | |
| Jeff Corey | ... | Wild Bill Hickok | |
| Aimée Eccles | ... | Sunshine (as Amy Eccles) | |
| Kelly Jean Peters | ... | Olga Crabb | |
| Carole Androsky | ... | Caroline Crabb (as Carol Androsky) | |
| Robert Little Star | ... | Little Horse | |
| Cal Bellini | ... | Younger Bear | |
| Ruben Moreno | ... | Shadow That Comes in Sight | |
| Steve Shemayne | ... | Burns Red in the Sun | |
| William Hickey | ... | Historian | |
| James Anderson | ... | Sergeant |
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Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences and some sexual content. (2002 re-rating)Parents Guide:
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139 min | USA:147 min (copyright length)Country:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:NC-16 | Iceland:16 | South Korea:15 | West Germany:12 (f) (re-rating) | West Germany:16 (f) (original rating) | UK:15 (1987) | UK:AA (1970) | Sweden:15 | Argentina:M | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | USA:GP (original rating) | USA:PG-13 (re-rating) (2002)Fun Stuff
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The role of Chief Old Lodge Skins was initially offered to Marlon Brando, who turned it down. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: When Jack first sees Mr. Merriweather, Merriweather is using a bass drum pedal. The first bass drum pedal was not patented until 1909 by William F. Ludwig. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Jack Crabb: I am the sole white survivor of the battle of Little Big Horn.
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Shall We Gather At The River moreFAQ
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One of the greatest American films of the 70's, a long but enjoyable western epic told with verve and insight. Dustin Hoffman excels in one of his early film roles, throwing himself into its physical demands with obvious enthusiasm and in the process creating one of his most endearing characters.
But he had to be on his toes in the face of much scene-stealing by a host of experts, including Richard Mulligan as the screwiest Custer you'll ever see, Martin Balsam as the eternally optimistic Mr. Merriweather, and Chief Dan George as Old Lodgeskins, a noble, wise and very funny Native American patriarch. This, along with "Bonnie and Clyde," represented the pinnacle of Arthur Penn's directing career: he handles the abrupt shifts in tone from comedy to tragedy with unerring control. Beautifully photographed and scored, with a wry, picaresque script by Calder Willingham from Thomas Berger's novel. Memorable images abound, from the rousing stagecoach chase, to an erotic bath delivered by the beauteous Faye Dunaway, to the horrific attack on a snowbound Indian village by the U.S. Cavalry, accompanied by a sprightly fife-and-drums march, to George's dignified ritual of death under threatening skies that doesn't quite turn out the way he planned. A funny, poignant tale, skillfully told, and a reminder of the fragility and randomness of life and love.