

Sitting Bull
1954-10-06 · 105 min · ★ 5.3
Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Parrish, a friend to the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed, but is court- martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. Sitting Bull, however, manages to intercede with President Grant on Parrish's behalf.
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- Directors
- Sidney Salkow
- Production companies
- W.R. Frank Productions
- Countries
- United States of America, Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dale RobertsonBob Parrish
Mary MurphyKathy Howell
J. Carrol NaishSitting Bull
John LitelWilford Howell
Joel FluellenSam
Iron Eyes CodyCrazy Horse
John HamiltonUlysses S. Grant
Douglas KennedyColonel Custer
William TannenO'Connor
William HopperCharles Wentworth
Thomas Browne HenryWebberTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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