A Man Called Horse

A Man Called Horse

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

Directed by Elliot Silverstein

Produced by Sandy Howard Productions, Cinema Center Films

1970114 min6.4 / 10

A brutal, ritualistic drama of cultural transformation in which an English aristocrat must endure tribal ordeals to earn membership in a Sioux community.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Man Called Horse violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is A Man Called Horse scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is A Man Called Horse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does A Man Called Horse end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Man Called Horse sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity85

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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