Chief Crazy Horse

Chief Crazy Horse

HE HURLED THE LANCE THAT SMASHED CUSTER THAT HISTORIC DAY AT LITTLE BIG HORN!

Directed by George Sherman

Produced by Universal International Pictures

195586 min5.6 / 10

A tragic Western told from the Lakota perspective, chronicling Crazy Horse's rise as a military leader amid the collision of cultures over gold and sacred land.

When young Crazy Horse, of whom great things were predicted, wins his bride, rival Little Big Man goes to villainous traders with evidence of gold in the sacred Lakota burial ground. Of course, a new gold rush starts despite all treaties, and Crazy Horse becomes military leader of his people. Initial Indian victories lead to the inevitable result. Uniquely, all is told from the Indian perspective.

Questions people ask

  • Is Chief Crazy Horse sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Chief Crazy Horse end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Chief Crazy Horse violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Chief Crazy Horse scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Chief Crazy Horse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity74

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Surprise9

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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