
In Dakota territory in the 1870s, White Bull, a young Sioux, proves his manhood by catching and training a wild colt he names Tonka. When a cruel cousin claims the horse as the privilege of rank, White Bull lets Tonka go. The horse ends up in the hands of a captain in the US cavalry about the time that Sitting Bull gathers the tribes to confront the growing US presence, epitomized by the bigoted General Custer. All paths, including those of White Bull and Tonka, lead to the c... (Full plot summary below)
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In Dakota territory in the 1870s, White Bull, a young Sioux, proves his manhood by catching and training a wild colt he names Tonka. When a cruel cousin claims the horse as the privilege of rank, White Bull lets Tonka go. The horse ends up in the hands of a captain in the US cavalry about the time that Sitting Bull gathers the tribes to confront the growing US presence, epitomized by the bigoted General Custer. All paths, including those of White Bull and Tonka, lead to the confluence of the Little and Big Horn rivers.
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| User ReviewSanford RI was just a little girl when I saw this movie and today I am 56 years old. I think this is the best movie I have ever seen and I will try to get a copy of it. Anyone who loves horses will thoroughly enjoy this movie. It should be classified as a classic! I believe I saw it on a Walt Disney Sunday Night Special. This is a must see movie for horse lovers and children. Susan (still in love with this horse and Indian) |
| User ReviewCha tOny of my alltime favourite movies growing up! |
| User ReviewAshley HMy dad's favourite movie. This is his rating. |
| User ReviewAdam ROne of the few films that present the Native American Indian people in a human more accurate light. From my knowledge Disney had minimal input in the film & you can see that. Sal Mineo who played the Young Indian lead was fantastic & gave a great performance. For 1958 it was ahead of its time by challenging that Custer was not the hero he was cracked up to be. It's a likeable film that is interesting to watch & breath of fresh air to see Indians portrayed much more properly. |